Gifted Education Teacher .FTE Middle School

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Millburn

C.

C. School District #24

Gifted Education Teacher .5 FTE for Middle School

• Position Type:
  Teacher/ Gifted
• Date Posted: 4/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Millburn Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026

Half-time position (.5 FTE) for Grades 6, 7, 8

Gifted Education TEACHER

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Teaching License for assigned grade level
• Gifted Verification

Primary Function: Teachers shall perform duties and responsibilities associated with the teaching profession, those outlined in District 24 policies, and as required by the Illinois School Code.

Directly Responsible to:
Building Evaluator

Assigned Responsibilities:

• I. The Teacher as a Professional
  • Teachers shall affirm and accept their responsibility to practice their profession according to the highest ethical standards.
  • Teachers shall demonstrate knowledge in assigned subject areas as well as in the principles of learning and effectively apply both.
  • Implement scope and sequence of the curriculum at the appropriate level and relate plans to clearly defined objectives consistent with district curriculum.
  • Be receptive to new ideas and demonstrate evidence of professional growth and development.
  • Respond constructively to recommendations made in periodic performance evaluations.
  • Willingly work and give additional time to students outside of regular class hours.
  • Assume a reasonable share of the responsibility for instilling a learning environment within the school.
  • Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems.
  • Establish relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues, and administration, reflecting mutual respect.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to assume additional building and/or district-related responsibilities.
  • Demonstrate consistency in attendance patterns and maintain a good attendance record.
  • Practice punctual arrival and departure from the building, classes, and committee meetings.
  • Practice punctual, timely, and accurate completion of required records and reports.
• II. The Teacher as an Instructional Planner
  • Implement scope and sequence of the curriculum at the appropriate level and relate plans to clearly defined objectives consistent with district curriculum.
  • Diagnose students’ needs prior to developing plans.
  • Meet the learning needs of individual students by planning instructional strategies appropriate to the students involved, the subject matter, and the desired learning objectives.
  • Make provisions for students to engage in activities such as inquiring, questioning, analyzing, summarizing, outlining, generalizing, evaluating, speculating, hypothesizing and comparing.
  • Provide experiences with manipulatives in appropriate curriculum areas.
  • Allocate an appropriate amount of time for each subject area consistent with district average time guidelines.
  • Plan for creative and artistic expression.
  • Use planning time appropriately for professional and personal needs.
• III. The Teacher as an Instructional Manager
  • Impact students positively and be sensitive to their academic, emotional and social needs.
  • Encourage each class member to participate and be involved.
  • Acknowledge correct responses and respond to incorrect or incomplete responses by providing opportunities for success.
  • Create an environment conducive to learning by maintaining a high level of time-on-task for all students.
  • Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, correcting and returning assignments in a timely manner.
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques, human resources, and instructional media.
  • Provide adequate explanations, orally or in writing, to help students understand the contents of the lesson and their tasks.
  • Relate new content to material previously presented and to students’ prior knowledge.
  • Adjust pace and difficulty of lessons to assure student understanding.
  • Provide efficient and well‑organized opening and closing procedures and effective transitions from one activity to another.
• IV. The Teacher as a Classroom Manager
  • Assist each child in developing a healthy sense of personal worth, self‑discipline, recognition of, and respect for the worth of others.
  • Provide an environment that enhances learning by establishing positive communication among…