1.0 English Teacher (1-Year position)

Grundy/Kendall HR Consortium; Bristol Township (IL); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Yorkville High School is seeking a dynamic High School English teacher with classroom experience to create a student-centered environment and support high academic expectations. This 1-year position covers an FMLA leave and involves teaching five sections of English 1 to freshmen, including three co-taught sections with a certified LBS1 educator.

The role emphasizes collaboration in professional learning communities, curriculum development, and ongoing assessment to promote student achievement

Qualifikationen

• Must hold Professional Educator License (PEL) with High School English Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Experience teaching high school English; AP/Honors preferred but not required.
• Experience with blended instruction or co‑teaching models is highly desirable.
• Ability to collaborate in professional learning communities and communicate with students, parents and staff.

Aufgaben

• Possesses strong content knowledge/experience in English language instruction.
• Develops and administers high school English curriculum aligned to district goals.
• Promotes a virtual classroom environment that supports individualized and small group instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials aligned to standards.
• Conducts ongoing assessment and adjusts instruction to fit student needs, including students with special needs.
• Communicates effectively with students and parents; coordinates with staff; participates in meetings and committees.
• Administers standardized tests per district protocol and maintains records of grades and attendance.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the program administrator.

Kenntnisse

English instruction

Classroom management

Communication with parents

PLC collaboration

Blended learning

Ausbildung

PEL High School English

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ English

Yorkville High School is seeking a dynamic and passionate High School English teacher who has experience in theclassroom. We are seeking to hire a teacher who maintains a positive learning environment centered on high academicexpectations, creating a student-centered classroom while building rapport with students, parents and staff. We arelooking for exceptional candidates who will assist our school in becoming an exemplar as it relates to seeking andimplementing strategies for improving student achievement and growth for all students. This person will workcollaboratively in professional learning communities in the Communication Arts Division to achieve goals with acommon purpose focused on student learning. Schedule: 5 sections of English 1 (freshmen); three of the sections areCo-Taught with a Certified LBS1 educator.

This is a 1-Year position to cover an FMLA leave.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Possesses strong content knowledge/experience in English language instruction.
• Candidates possessing the credentials to teach/deliver dual credit is highly desired but not required
• Prior experience teaching in a blended delivery model is highly desired but not required
• Develops and administers school high school english curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a virtual classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing protocol.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the program administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Possesses strong content knowledge/experience in English
• Prior experience working at the AP/Honors level preferred but not required
• Prior experience working with students who have special needs or in a Co‑teaching model
• Prior experience teaching using a blended modality is highly desired but not required

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License: Professional Educator License (PEL) with high school English Certification

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Postings current as of 9/3/2026 7:02:13 AM CST.