4th Grade Teacher

4th Grade Teacher  School Year)

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$43,642.00 per year – $91,830.00 per year.

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching – 4th Grade
• Date Posted: 7/7/2025
• Location:
  
  Welsh Elementary, Rockford Public School District #205
• Job Code: 7060
• Department:
  Curriculum
• Supervisor:
  Principal
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt

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

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Duties and Responsibilities: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Ensure that all actions align with Board policies, mission statement, and strategic plan.
• Participate in job training and professional growth opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure 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.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources.
• Use a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet diverse student needs.
• Consider equitable resources and instructional practices.
• Update and maintain required records accurately.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Demonstrate effective behavior management techniques.
• Maintain discipline per building expectations and district code of conduct.
• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding progress and needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Create formative assessments aligned with district curriculum.
• Analyze student data from 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.

• Demonstrate qualities aligned with core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement.
• Communicate effectively with all school stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with students and parents.
• Know various instructional strategies and techniques.
• Know best teaching and assessing practices.
• Work knowledge of State and National Standards.
• 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 Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
• Optional 403(b) plan.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

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

Work includes various physical tasks such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger use, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.

Levels range from Sedentary to Very Heavy work. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field of vision.

Work environment includes inside and outside conditions, extreme heat or cold, noise, and hazards such as moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals.

Entry level

Full-time

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