Teacher: 6th Grade English Language Arts

Position Information

Position Title: ELA Teacher

Location: Neal Math & Science Academy (NMSA), North Chicago Community Unit School District #187

Date Posted: 1/13/2026

Available Date: August 2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Licensure:

• Current valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Middle School Language Arts Endorsement

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related field.

Experience:

• Preferred – Two (2) years of successful teaching experience working with a diverse population.
• Preferred – Four (4) years of prior successful teaching experience working with a diverse student population in an urban school setting.

• Planning and Preparation: Demonstrate knowledge of content, pedagogy, students, and resources; design coherent instruction; select appropriate instructional activities; assess student learning.
• Classroom Environment: Create an environment of respect and rapport; establish a culture for learning; manage classroom procedures; manage student behavior; organize the physical space.
• Instruction: Communicate clearly and accurately; use questioning and discussion techniques; engage students in learning; provide feedback; demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• Professional Responsibility: Reflect on teaching; maintain accurate records; communicate professionally; contribute to the school and district; grow and develop professionally; demonstrate professionalism.
• Knowledge: Consistent with state certification requirements; contemporary principles and practices of teaching; classroom and behavior management techniques.
• Ability to Modify Instruction: Meet student needs; cooperate with faculty and administration in program development and implementation; work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community; understand students’ physical, intellectual, social, and emotional patterns.
• Skills: Application of contemporary teaching principles; good oral and written communication; good interpersonal skills; exercise sound and professional judgment.

• Technical:
  • Proficient computer skills including Google Apps, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
  • Proficient in IEP software processes and procedures.
  • Knowledgeable about teaching and learning.
  • Works effectively with data and research to develop and assess district strategies that increase student learning.
• Interpersonal:
  • Handle confidential information professionally.
  • Exercise discretion and sound judgment.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
  • Good organizational and time‑management skills.
  • Evidence of dependability, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, meet deadlines, follow complex directions, and adapt to changing demands, activities, and workloads.

• Achievement focus
• Cultural competence
• Classroom environment leadership
• Collaborative communicator/team player
• Reflective learner
• Innovative

• Standing (variable time)
• Walking (variable time)
• Sitting (less than variable time)
• Significant fine finger dexterity (over variable time)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (up to variable time)
• Talk or hear (over variable time)
• Taste or smell (less than variable time)
• Lift: up to 10 lbs. (over variable time); up to 25 lbs. (up to variable time); up to 50 lbs. (less than variable time); up to 100 lbs. (less than variable time)
• Pushing and/or pulling (less than variable time)
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen above, below, or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a point)

183 days per the collective bargaining agreement.

$46,405 – $88,799, salary commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, life insurance).

Annual.

The North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national…