1st Grade Teacher

Location: North Riverside

Duties

* Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.

* Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.

* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

* Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.

* Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.

* Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

* Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

* Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

* Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

* Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

Qualifications

* Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.

* Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.

* Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

* Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

* Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

* Ability to organize and coordinate work.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

* Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

License:
Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Required Endorsements:
Elementary Education Endorsement

How to Apply

Apply at

Email Address

dmichelini

School District

Komarek School District 94

Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

1/28/2025

Start Date

8/18/2025