Elementary Teacher - Intermediate

Elementary Teacher - Intermediate (Interim 26-27 School Year)

Leal Elementary School, Urbana, Illinois

Job : 5676667

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Title: Intermediate Elementary Teacher (Interim 26-27 School Year)

Location: Leal Elementary School

Supervisor: Building Principals (and assistant principals)

Job Summary: Under 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.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes, and fulfill supervision and other assigned duties, in the locations and designated times.
• Plan a program of study that implements the “Illinois Common Core Standards” and, to the extent practicable, addresses the students’ individual needs, interests and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Guide the learning process toward student achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, clearly communicate objectives to the students for all their learning activities, such as lessons, units and projects.
• Respond to parent communication promptly and in a positive manner. Provide progress reports as required and contact parents and guardians when a student is at risk of not meeting significant goals in a timely manner.
• Encourage students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom and building behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and 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.
• Organize the physical environment to reflect 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.
• Strive to implement the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and action.
• Assess students’ learning regularly, keep records of specific progress individually, and make targeted instructional accommodations and responses, including presenting information and recommendations to the school RTI team.
• Collaborate 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.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation in a timely manner.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; and for the classroom, using the school’s PBIS Framework, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order fairly and justly.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and in‑service activities as required.
• Serve on staff committees as required.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and faculty, follow the teaching profession’s ethics and promote 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 teaching students at the elementary level, except in the case of a new college graduate. Must…