Middle School Science Teacher; 8th Grade

Middle School Science Teacher (8th Grade)

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching/Science Teacher

Date Posted:

10/14/2025

Location:

Zion Central Middle School

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Minimum Qualifications:

* Possess a Bachelor's Degree (Education) or related field. Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement(s).

* Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction.

* Strong communication skills (written and oral).

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum, the Subject/Grade Level Teacher will plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students.

Essential Job

Skills:

Staff member will effectively perform the following duties in a timely manner:

* Supervises students in a variety of school related settings.

* Monitors and evaluate student outcomes.

* Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

* Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

* Plans, organizes and provides instruction based on Common Core State Standards.

* Administers informal and formal assessments

* Incorporates district initiatives within instruction (adopted programs/policies).

* Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives.

* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.

* Demonstrates knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.

* Provides written feedback to students.

* Maintains accurate, efficient, and effective records for instructional and non-instructional purposes.

* Manages classroom organization

Other Duties:

* Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.

* Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.

* Demonstrates knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.

* Participates in district-wide and building committees related to educational and employment matters.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Teaching Framework Responsibilities:

Adapted from the Framework for Teaching. Charlotte Danielson.

* The teacher plans and demonstrates practices that reflect knowledge of the content, prerequisite relationships between concepts, and the instructional practices specific to that discipline.

* The teacher seeks knowledge of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs, and attains this knowledge for his/her students.

* The teacher develops instructional outcomes that are of appropriate rigor and are suitable for his/her students, but consist of a combination of activities and goals, which permit viable methods of assessment. They reflect more than one type of learning and are aligned to the Common Core Standards.

* The teacher is aware of the resources available through the school or district to enhance his/her own knowledge, to use in teaching, or for students who need them.

* The teacher coordinates knowledge of content, of students, and of resources to design a series of learning experiences aligned to instructional outcomes, address the Common Core Standards and are suitable for his/her students. The lesson or unit has a clear structure and is likely to engage students in learning.

* The teacher's plan for student assessment is aligned with the instructional outcomes, Common Core Standards, uses clear criteria, and is appropriate to the needs of students. The teacher intends to use assessment results to plan for future instruction for students.

* The teacher's interactions with his/her students are friendly and demonstrate general caring and respect.

* The teacher will develop a classroom culture that is characterized by commitment to learning by teacher and student. Student engagement to the task at hand is consistent.

* The teacher's management of instructional groups and/or the handling of materials and supplies are consistent. The teacher ensures that students follow established classroom routines.

* The teacher…