Elementary Teacher - Primary

Elementary Teacher - Primary

Urbana School District #116, Thomas Paine Elementary School – Urbana, Illinois (open in Google Maps)

• Job : 5762405
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Primary Elementary Teacher

Location: Thomas Paine Elementary School

Supervisor: Building Principal (and assistant principals)

Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Principals or Assistant Principals, the teacher is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes, and fulfills supervision and other assigned duties, in the locations and designated times.
• Plans a program of study that implements the “Illinois Common Core Standards,” and to the extent practicable, addresses the students' individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Guides the learning process toward student achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, clearly communicates the objectives to the students for all their learning activities, such as lessons, units and projects.
• Responds to parent communication promptly and in a positive manner, provides progress reports as required, and contacts parents and guardians when a student is at risk of not meeting significant goals in a timely manner.
• Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom and building behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, the Illinois Common Core Standards for technology, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Ensures the physical environment is organized and reflects academic and social emotional learning standards, using bulletin and white boards to post class agendas and schedules, learning goals, behavioral expectations and other relevant learning content and displays of student work.
• Strives to implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and action.
• Assesses students' learning regularly, keeps records of specific progress individually and makes targeted instructional accommodations and responses, present information and recommendations to the school RTI team.
• Collaborates with the Response to Intervention (RTI) team, Title 1, and Special Education staff to provide instructional and social support for students not making expected academic progress.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation in a timely manner.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, using the school’s PBIS Framework, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom fairly and justly.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service activities as required.
• Serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty, follows the teaching profession's ethics, and promotes students' welfare at all times.
• Some teachers may serve as department chairs, team leaders, and building curriculum coordinators.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with certification and endorsements.
• Experience: 2–3 years…