First Grade- General Curriculum Teacher

First Grade – General Curriculum Teacher  School Year)

Job Title: First Grade Teacher

Job Code: 7060

Department: Curriculum

Supervisor: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Range: $47,203 – $99,323 per year (full‑time 1.0 FTE; prorated for less than full‑time)

Purpose of the Position: The teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students.

• Ensure that all actions are in concert with board policies and the district’s mission statement and strategic plan.
• Participate in job training and professional growth opportunities to enhance ability to perform essential functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain an efficient and effective work environment.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Engage students in an inquiry‑based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for educational activities.
• Use a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
• Consider equitable resources and equitable instructional practices for a diverse student population.
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrate a variety of effective behavior‑management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations and the district’s student code of conduct.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum.
• Analyze student data from formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data‑based decision making.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.

• Demonstrate qualities aligned to the district’s core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement.
• Effectively communicate with all school stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with students and parents.
• Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of best teaching and assessment practices.
• Working knowledge of state and national standards.
• Organize and maintain student records, including grade books.

Moderate in‑district travel as well as intermittent in‑state and out‑of‑state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.