8th Grade ELA Teacher; Leave of Absence

8th Grade ELA Teacher (Full Year Leave of Absence)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

• Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education
• Teachers in grades 6‑8 must have Middle School Endorsement in Content Area

Accountable to:

• Building Administrator(s)

Primary Objective:

• To establish effective rapport and good relationships with pupils, parents, other staff members, and community members in order to create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability

Evaluation:

• Per the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010 (PERA), Senate Bill 7, and Articles 24A and 34 of the Illinois School Code

• Teach district-approved curriculum
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters/notes (electronic or paper), phone calls, conferences, emails, etc.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Identify pupil needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans
• Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, within contractual hours
• Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and/or volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
• Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student
• Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and exhibits of students’ work
• Supervise classroom, students, and volunteers
• Seek out professional growth opportunities and reflect on teaching practices in order to develop and grow professionally
• Participate in a professional community to contribute to overall school program
• Other duties as assigned

• Bending, carrying, climbing, must be able to travel between job sites, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs., such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather, meet multiple demands from several people, and interact with the public and other staff

• Includes extremes of temperature and humidity
• Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases

• Per MTA Professional Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary/Exempt

Full-Time

$48,294 to $62,438 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required