1st Grade Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Calumet City (IL); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive benefits package

Descrizione del lavoro

Illinois Education Job Bank in Calumet City is seeking a classroom teacher to develop lesson plans and deliver engaging, differentiated instruction aligned with the curriculum. The role requires knowledge of common core standards, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and ongoing assessment of student learning.

You will collaborate with colleagues and administrators, communicate with families about student progress, and foster a respectful, safe learning environment.

Competenze

• Current and valid teaching license or endorsement.
• Ability to develop lesson plans aligned with standards.
• Experience with differentiated instruction and assessment.

Mansioni

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and other subjects to pupils.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and subject matter per state law and district procedures.
• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized/small group instruction.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Maintain pupil behavior standards to create a functional learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents to discuss pupil progress and interprete school programs.
• Identify pupil needs and collaborate with staff to address health, attitude and learning problems.
• Create effective learning environments with displays and centers.
• Maintain records as required by law and policy.
• Supervise pupils during the school day and participate in committees.
• Support intervention strategies and differentiate instruction.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Common core standards

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Assessment and diagnosis

Formazione

Teaching license

Descrizione del lavoro

Duties: The primary responsibility of the classroom teacher is to develop lessons plans and deliver engaging, differentiated instruction that is aligned with the curriculum. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the common core state standards, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning. The classroom teacher collaborates with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators in addressing a variety of instructional issues. A classroom teacher communicates with students; parents/guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress. The classroom teacher is responsible for creating an environment of respect and rapport, and establishing a culture for learning in which safety and order is the norm. District 155 expects teacher candidates to be child-centered professionals with a high degree of energy, flexibility, and initiative. Expectations are that teachers are clear verbal and written communicators, have well-developed interpersonal skills, practice reflective teaching, and seek continuous self-improvement.

Responsibilities: Classroom teachers are responsible for but not limited to:

• 1. Teaching reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music, technology, and/or other assigned subject areas to pupils in a classroom utilizing concepts and pedagogy adopted by the Board and other appropriate learning activities.
• 2. Instruct pupils in citizenship and subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• 3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• 4. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• 5. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• 6. Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• 7. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’ progress and interpret the school program.
• 8. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• 9. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• 10. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• 11. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• 12. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• 13. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• 15. Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
• 16. Is a full participant as an instructor and team member in the implementation of intervention strategies, differentiation and interventions.
• 17. Other duties as assigned by Administration

Qualifications

Qualifications: Current and valid license or appropriate endorsement.

Salary/Benefits

Salary/Benefits: Commensurate with salary scheduled and experience as defined within the teacher’s contract. Competitive benefits package

Additional Notes

Working Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position’s functions require some agility to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and fine finger dexterity to enter information into the different school data systems.