Part-Time Science Teacher Grades 6-8 (.FTE

Job Title

Part-Time Science Teacher Grades 6-8 (.2 FTE) – 2025/2026 School Year

Job Code: 7060
Department:
Curriculum
Supervisor:
Principal
Date: 01/10/2020
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Compensation Range: $43,642 – $91,830 per year (based on verified, comparable education and experience; see REA Collective Bargaining Agreement)

The Teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students.

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• Ensure that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.
• Participate in job training and professional growth opportunities to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Perform related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Use a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
• Consider equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrate a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations as well as the district’s student code of conduct.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum.
• Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data-based decision making.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all school stakeholders.
• Ability to develop relationships with students and parents.
• Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of best teaching and assessing practices.
• Working knowledge of State and National Standards.
• Ability to organize and maintain student records, including grade books.

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Board-paid TRS (Teachers’ Retirement System)
• Optional 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, etc.
• Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or unstable surfaces.
• Stooping – Bending body downward and forward.
• Kneeling – Bending legs at the knee to come to a rest on knuckles.
• Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward.
• Crawling – Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking – Moving about on foot for long distances.
• Pushing – Using upper extremities to press against something to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling – Using upper extremities to draw, drag, haul or tug objects.
• Lifting – Raising objects to a higher position or moving them…