5th Grade Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank in Illinois is seeking a dedicated 5th grade teacher to deliver engaging instruction across Math, Reading/Language Arts, Science and Social Studies. The teacher will develop lesson plans and tailor curriculum to meet individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities include evaluating student progress, collaborating with 5th-grade colleagues and special education staff, and communicating with parents about pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Teaching License required.
• Experience with elementary grade 5 is preferred.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Teaches Math, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and/or other assigned subject areas to pupils in a classroom utilizing concepts and pedagogy adopted by the Board and other appropriate learning activities.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth. Keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with other 5 th Grade teachers, including the Special Education Teachers.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport, and establishes a culture for learning in which safety and order is the norm.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the State Standards, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Other duties as assigned by administration

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum adaptation

Student assessment

Education

Illinois Teaching License

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Teaches Math, Reading/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and/or other assigned subject areas to pupils in a classroom utilizing concepts and pedagogy adopted by the Board and other appropriate learning activities.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth. Keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with other 5 th Grade teachers, including the Special Education Teachers.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport, and establishes a culture for learning in which safety and order is the norm.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the State Standards, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Other duties as assigned by administration

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Teacher Educator License Required

Salary/Benefits

Per Contract

Additional Notes

May be Coaching positions available in the District