Middle School Science Teacher; 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Position Details

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/ Science Teacher

Date Posted: 12/4/2025

Location:

Shiloh Park Middle School

District:
Zion Elementary School District 6

Under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum, the Subject/Grade Level Teacher will plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students.

• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
• Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Participates in district-wide and building committees related to educational and employment matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The teacher plans and demonstrates practices that reflect knowledge of the content, prerequisite relationships between concepts, and the instructional practices specific to that discipline.
• The teacher seeks knowledge of students’ backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs, and attains this knowledge for his or her students.
• The teacher develops instructional outcomes that are of appropriate rigor and are suitable for his or her students, and are aligned to the Common Core Standards.
• The teacher is aware of the resources available through the school or district to enhance his or her own knowledge, to use in teaching, or for students who need them.
• The teacher coordinates knowledge of content, of students, and of resources to design a series of learning experiences aligned to instructional outcomes, address the Common Core Standards and are suitable for his or her students.
• The teacher’s plan for student assessment is aligned with the instructional outcomes, Common Core Standards, uses clear criteria, and is appropriate to the needs of students.
• The teacher intends to use assessment results to plan for future instruction for students.
• The teacher’s interactions with his or her students are friendly and demonstrate general caring and respect.
• The teacher will develop a classroom culture characterized by commitment to learning by teacher and student, with consistent student engagement to the task at hand.
• The teacher’s management of instructional groups and/or the handling of materials and supplies is consistent, ensuring students follow established classroom routines.
• The teacher monitors student behavior and responds to student misbehavior in a consistent, appropriate, and respectful manner.
• The teacher ensures the classroom is safe, and learning is accessible to all students, utilizing physical resources including computer technology.
• The teacher clearly communicates the instructional purpose of the lesson, with directions and procedures explained clearly, and uses appropriate vocabulary for students’ ages and interests.
• The teacher’s questions and prompts are of high quality, related to lesson objectives, and invite thoughtful responses from all students.
• The teacher creates lessons aligned with instructional outcomes and Common Core Standards, suitable to students’ development, and facilitates knowledge construction.
• The teacher uses assessments to support instruction, providing frequent monitoring of progress and regular, accurate feedback.
• The teacher modifies lessons when needed and responds to student questions and interests, seeking approaches for students who have difficulty learning.
• The teacher’s reflection on a lesson provides an accurate and objective description and suggestions for improvement.
• The teacher communicates frequently with families, engaging them in the instructional program and conveying information about individual students in a culturally appropriate manner.
• The teacher participates in the professional community and in school and district events and projects, maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, administrators, and parents.
• The teacher participates in professional development, shares information with others, accepts and acts upon feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
• The teacher displays a high level of ethics and professionalism, complying with school and district regulations.
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