Junior High Science Teacher

Duties

Junior High Middle School Teacher

Science

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Demonstrates aptitude for successful completion of professional responsibilities

Licensure:

Appropriate Illinois State Board of Education License (PEL) with Middle School Science Endorsement; ELL Preferred

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Planning & Knowledge of Subject Matter

1) Establishes specific learning objectives

2) Plans for a variety of methods and materials appropriate to lesson objectives

3) Provides for differences of abilities, achievement levels and learning styles as

appropriate to subject and matter

4) Maintains concise written lesson plans in accordance with the established format

5) Plans evaluation of student achievement in relation to stated objectives

6) Utilizes a variety diagnostic and assessment information

7) Adheres to district curriculum guidelines, time limits and objectives

8) Demonstrates a knowledge of subject matter and incorporates this knowledge in

lesson development

9) Accepts responsibility for the safety and well-being of the students while children

are on the school premises

Instructional Implementation & Classroom Management

1) Makes students aware of lesson objective(s)

2) Reflects previously stated objectives in classroom presentation and/or activities

3) Uses a variety of methods of instruction such as lecture, discovery, discussion and

student practice associated with individual student observation and assistance

4) Uses probing questioning techniques to determine or establish understanding of

concepts, relationships and feedback

5) Uses a variety of and sufficient evaluative procedure such as written and oral tests

and evaluation of continued use of skills in language activities

6) Creates a positive learning environment and provides for complementary

physical arrangement and décor of the classroom to support instructional method

7) Monitors students continually to develop on task behavior

8) Creates an appropriate atmosphere, using contact time efficiently

9) Demonstrates enthusiasm and exhibits high expectations for students

10) Makes learning presentation appropriate to students abilities and capable of

holding students' interests

11) Maintains appropriate communication with students

12) Provides opportunities for all students to experience success

13) Demonstrates respect of, is tolerant of, and is fair to all students

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Provides concise and timely oral and/or written reports to parents

2) Maintains accurate and sufficient records of student progress and behavior

3) Develops standards of behavior, presents standards to students and consistently

adheres to expected student behaviors and associated consequences

4) Adheres to and enforces established school discipline policies

5) Accepts appropriate share of responsibility for total school operation

6) Uses a professional manner in dealing with students, co-workers, parents

and community

7) Performs such other professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

by the principal and/or district administration

8) Other than for serious and/or extended illness, does not exhibit excessive or

patterns of absences exceeding yearly sick leave allotment.

9) Reports for work day, staff meetings and other time commitments in a punctual

manner

EVALUATION:
In accordance with District Policy and Administrative Procedures

SALARY:
Based on training and experience in accordance with the Agreement between Indian Springs School District #109 and Indian Springs Council, Local 571 of the IFT/AFT.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Demonstrates aptitude for successful completion of professional responsibilities

Licensure:

Appropriate Illinois State Board of Education License (PEL) with Middle School Science Endorsement; ELL Preferred

Salary/Benefits

$54,951 / Minimum per year

BCBS PPO Medical, Dental, Vision

Flex Spending, Life Insurance, FMLA, PD Assistance, Retirement Plan (TRS), Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Notes

Please feel free to reach out to the Human Resource Department at

kfournier or bbreit

How to Apply

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

Email Address

bbreit

School District

www.isd
109.org

Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

3/24/2026

Final date to receive applications

8/17/2026

Start Date

8/17/2026