Elementary Teacher -1st Grade

Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade )

Position Type:
Elementary Teacher

Position Guide:
Certified Personnel

Bargaining Position
Non-Exempt
Nine (9) Months

Reports To:

Principal and Assistant Principal

Relates To:
District Administrators, Program Coordinator, Student Service Coordinator, Special Service Coordinator, Other faculty and staff, Parents, PTA and Community Groups

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).

Maximum 10 years of full-time Certified Teaching Experience

Under the direct supervision of the building principal, the classroom teacher is to create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

This information complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position; additional duties may be assigned.

• Professional Educator License with Self-Contained General Education Endorsement or required endorsement.
• Demonstrated capabilities in 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.

• To implement all district policies as they relate to the classroom.
• Guarantee every student shall receive an equal opportunity for education.
• Teach English Language Arts, social science, mathematics, science, health (art, music, and P.E. when applicable) to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of School Inspectors, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to present material to students.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare reports as needed and required.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping a student solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Seek assistance from or through the building principal or other support personnel to improve the instructional program or to solve specific problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service professional development opportunities.
• Requisition instructional materials and supplies as required.
• Attend all meetings as required, such as faculty, parent-teacher conferences, etc.
• Prepare for, conduct, and attend parent-teacher conferences as required.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing protocols.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with…