5th Grade ELA/Social Study Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Homer Glen (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank seeks qualified teachers to meet and instruct assigned classes in designated locations and times. The role emphasizes planning lessons that address student needs and creating a conducive learning environment to support curriculum goals.

Successful candidates will hold an Illinois PEL licensure, a Bachelor’s in Education, and at least 18 hours in the teaching major. The position includes performance-based duties, record-keeping, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) for the teaching assignment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an approved program.
• Minimum of 18 credit hours in the major teaching area; alternatives may be considered by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to maintain appropriate classroom behavior.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and objectives.
• Uses varied instructional techniques and media suited to students' needs.
• Implements district philosophy and instructional goals through instruction.
• Assesses student progress regularly and provides reports as required.
• Seeks district specialist assistance as needed.
• Maintains safety and protects students, equipment, and facilities.
• Keeps accurate records and enforces school policies fairly.
• Is available to students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and participates on committees as required.

Education

PEL Licensure

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

18 credit hours in major

Job description

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Plans a program of study, which meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
4. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
5. Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, Consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
8. Implements by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
10. Seeks the assistance of district specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records.
13. Implements all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
14. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
15. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
16. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Qualifications

1. Type 3, 09, 10 or other Illinois PEL – Professional Educator Licensure valid for the teaching assignment
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Education
3. Eighteen (18) hours minimum in the area of major teaching assignment
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Salary/Benefits

Wage dependent upon experience and education. Please refer to the certified Collective Bargaining Agreement on our website for additional details.

As a part of this position's compensationpackage, benefits(health, dental, vision, and life) are available. Details to be discussed upon offer or can be made available upon request