Elementary Teacher; 1st Grade

POSITION TYPE:
Elementary Teacher

POSITION GUIDE:
Certified Personnel
BARGAINING POSITION
NON-EXEMPT
NINE (9) MONTHS

REPORTS TO:

Principal & Assistant Principal
RELATES TO:
District Administrators, Program Coordinator, Student Service Coordinator, Special Service Coordinator, Other faculty and staff, Parents, PTA and Community Groups

SALARY:

Salary and Benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Will County, Illinois, and the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers
- Local 604 of School District #86 (see Teachers Contract link).

Maximum 10 years of full‑time certified teaching experience

Under the direct supervision of the building principal, the classroom teacher creates a flexible elementary grade program and a classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a strong foundation based on each student’s ability; and builds positive relationships with parents and other staff members.

The information contained in this job description complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

• Professional Educator License with Self‑Contained General Education Endorsement or required endorsement.
• Demonstrated leadership, public and community relations, and academic competence.
• Effective behavior management skills.
• Ability to structure a classroom to maximize student learning.
• Effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of curriculum and texts used in elementary education.

• Implement all district policies as they relate to the classroom.
• Guarantee every student receives an equal opportunity for education.
• Teach English Language Arts, social science, mathematics, science, health, art, music, and P.E. as applicable to students, utilizing the Board of School Inspectors course of study and other learning activities.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and provide individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each student’s needs.
• Employ diverse instructional strategies to present material to students.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to optimize instructional time.
• Establish and maintain behavioral standards to foster a functional learning classroom.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social progress, maintain records, and prepare reports as required.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with other staff members to address health, attitude, and learning issues.
• Seek assistance from the building principal or support personnel to enhance instruction or resolve specific problems.
• Create an engaging learning environment with displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service professional development.
• Requisition instructional materials and supplies as required.
• Attend all required meetings (faculty, parent‑teacher conferences, etc.).
• Prepare for, conduct, and attend parent‑teacher conferences as required.
• Supervise students during out‑of‑classroom activities during the school day.
• Administer group standardized tests following state and district protocols.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear; may reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds; and may need close and distance vision. Reasonable accommodations can be made for disabilities.

Work environment characteristics include constant interruptions, inflexible deadlines, quiet to moderate noise levels, primarily indoor duties with occasional outdoor tasks, and possible in‑district and out‑of‑town travel for training or other responsibilities.