4th Grade Teacher (Anticipated)

Sylvania; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Grayslake, IL seeks an Elementary Teacher (K-6) to provide differentiated instruction and use varied assessments in a learning-friendly environment.

The role requires a valid Illinois Professional Educator License or equivalent, plus a K-9 or Birth-3 endorsement. Online application with resume and recommendations is required; teamwork and ongoing professional growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Requires Illinois Professional Educator License or other license as required.
• Endorsement in Self Contained General Education K-9 or Birth-Grade3 is required.
• Must submit online application with résumé and letters of recommendation.
• Ability to work as a team member; collaboration is essential.
• A foreign language skill is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate accurate, up-to-date knowledge of content and learning standards.
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Utilize instructional management systems to maximize student learning.
• Differentiate instruction and monitor progress toward objectives.
• Plan and supervise assignments for assistants and volunteers.
• Promote positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
• Maintain professional responsibilities per Staff Handbook and license renewal requirements.
• Seek professional development opportunities as required by state for licensure.

Skills

Teamwork

Foreign language

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

Self Contained General Education K-9 Endorsement

Self Contained Birth-Grade3 Endorsement

Job description

Title: Elementary Teacher (K-6)

Reports To: Building Principal

Department: Building

Classification: 10 month certified

FLSA Status: Not exempt

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JOB OVERVIEW

Provide differentiated instruction with a variety of assessments in an environment conducive to learning

QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires a Self Contained General Education K-9 or Self Contained Birth-Grade3 Endorsement
• A completed/submitted online application to include resumé and letters of recommendation as required on the online application
• Ability to work as a team member
• Must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License or other License as required
• Past experience teaching the specific class will be considered first; recent coursework or student teaching in the subject will also be considered
• The ability to speak a foreign language is preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate accurate, up-to-date knowledge of content and learning standards
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Utilize instructional management systems that maximize student learning
• Differentiate instruction and monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals
• Plans and supervises assignments for assistants and volunteers
• Promote and maintain positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships
• Meet professional responsibilities as outlined in the Staff Handbook
• Continue to seek professional development opportunities as required by the State for license renewal
• Maintain professional work habits
• Communicate effectively within the educational community
• Maintain your Professional Educator License as required by law

EVALUATION

As per current State Law and the District’s current collective bargaining agreement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.