2nd Grade Teacher: Inspire Growth, Inclusive Classrooms

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board-paid TRS

Health insurance contribution

14 sick days

3 personal days

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a dedicated 2nd grade elementary teacher. You will plan and deliver lessons, manage behavior, and maintain records to support student growth.

Applicants must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with a 2nd grade endorsement. You will collaborate with teams, participate in IEP/504 meetings, and contribute to district initiatives.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsement for 2nd grade.
• Experience planning and delivering lessons aligned to standards.
• Ability to communicate with students, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and materials to promote active learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom per school rules.
• Document student progress and prepare required reports.
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff about progress and needs.
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with department, school and district teams.

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with 2nd grade endorsement

Job description

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials, facilitating active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school's rules and disciplinary systems. Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor individual students' progress, and use this information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and ultimately as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain parental information when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Actively participate in IEP and 504 meetings as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement for 2nd grade

Salary/Benefits

• Salary placement schedule: Up to 20 years of experience, including out-of-state and private schools, is granted. Any raises are factored into placement salary after year 1. Placement Matrix for 26-27
• Board-paid TRS
• $780 board contribution toward health insurance
• 14 sick days, three personal days
• Children can attend Maroa-Forsyth Schools even if they live outside the district, as long as the parent or guardian is a full-time employee.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, credentials, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation to Carrie Reynolds,-Principal, Maroa-Forsyth Grade School at 641 E. Shafer St., Forsyth, IL 62535 or email [e-mail] .

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page