PAR Consulting Teacher Job Skokie area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position Details

Position Type: Consulting Teacher/Consulting Teacher PAR (Peer Evaluation Program)
Date Posted: 11/4/2025
Location: DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
Date Available: 26-27 School Year
Closing Date: 01/02/2026

PAR Consulting Teacher

REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent

EVALUATES: Caseload of between 12 - 15 teachers

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Consulting Teacher is the primary point of contact for teachers on the Consulting Teacher caseload in the Peer Assistance and Review (PAR) program. The Consulting Teacher observes, evaluates, guides, and supports each teacher on their caseload. The Consulting Teacher collects, analyzes and presents upon each teacher on their caseload, with the goal of making recommendations for the renewal or release to the PAR panel.

After the PAR CT assignment, teachers are encouraged to return to the classroom to apply and share new practices with their department, reinforcing capacity-building and continuous instructional improvement across the district.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years full-time teaching experience after receiving tenure in D219

Strong written references from at least one administrator and two colleagues, one of which works in your department

Excellent ratings on at least two previous summative evaluation

Record of meeting highest ethical and professional standards and a dedication to continuing to advance one's own professional development

Competence in culturally responsive teaching and research-based instructional practices

Deep knowledge of adult learning and ability to coach, mentor, and/or teach adult learners

Knowledge of the various content area standards, SEL standards, and technology frameworks

Required Skills

Ability to analyze, discuss and model effective instructional practices

Competence across departments in assessing the likelihood of long-term success and/or remediability of caseload teachers

Ability to apply comprehensive teacher metrics to teacher evaluations

Ability to work collaboratively within the school community

Excellent time management skills

Ability to communicate and apply District 219 policies and procedures

Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of audiences

Ability to interpret, analyze, and use student achievement and other relevant data

Skilled in effectively carrying out difficult conversations with adults

Ability to use applicable technology, such as Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Email, student and district information systems and web 2.0 technologies such as Google Workspace

Performance Responsibilities

Oversees and evaluates classroom instruction and professional practices

Provides feedback to improve or enhance teaching quality

Leads pre and post-observation conferences to guide instructional practices and support teachers' development

Assists and guides teachers in setting goals, aligning activities, and reviewing student data to support instructional outcomes

Guides caseload teachers through evaluation instruments, resources, procedures and policies

Maintains documentation and provides evidence-based recommendations for teacher retention or release and professional development

Works to resolve issues emerging from peer evaluation

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with department leaders in respective content areas to ensure resources, facilities, and instructional support are available and accessible

Coordinates with department leaders and mentors to facilitate the introduction of instructional ideas and strategies to caseload teachers

Coordinate with department mentors to encourage and guide caseload teachers with balanced and effective participation in school-sponsored events, extra and co-curricular activities

Maintains open communication with caseload teachers, administrators and support services personnel

Communicates regularly with district PAR administrator, directors and building principal regarding caseload teachers' progress

Cooperates with administration in investigations concerning caseload teachers

Collaborates with district professional learning teams to design, implement and deliver professional development under the direction of the administrative PAR co-chair/Panel

Consulting Teacher Professional Practice

Follows district evaluation and confidentiality policies and procedures for caseload teachers

Effectively utilizes Standards for Success for evaluation documentation and the Danielson Framework as a tool

Prepares and presents materials for PAR panel non-tenured review meetings

Keeps informed about current trends and practices in teaching and disseminates professional information and materials to caseload teachers

Plans and delivers presentations in coordination with PAR Panel and the Administrative Co-chair for various audiences to promote understanding of the PAR program

Assists with maintaining the webpage/library of support for non-tenured teachers including available district and non-district supports

Contributes to establishing and refining operational procedures and necessary documents and forms, reflective of…


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