7th/8th ELA Teacher

Hazel Crest School District 152; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazel Crest School District 152 is seeking an Intermediate School ELA Teacher for 7th and 8th grades. The role focuses on effective learning strategies and aligning with the district’s educational goals and policies.

The teacher reports to the building principal and collaborates with staff to support student achievement. The position requires an Illinois Professional Educator License for 6th–8th grades, reading, or ELA endorsement.

Qualifications

• Licensure or endorsement in Illinois for 6th–8th grade ELA/Reading.
• Ability to implement district-wide instructional goals and objectives.
• Experience or ability to manage a classroom and communicate with parents.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and student engagement.
• Maintain orderly classroom behavior and consistent procedures.
• Prepare lessons and adaptations and provide documentation of preparation when requested.
• Assess student progress and communicate with parents as needed.
• Collaborate with other school staff in identification and remediation of students with special needs.
• Protect students and school property and adhere to policies and regulations.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in committees as required.
• Support administration in enforcing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Strive to maintain professional competence through professional development.

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License 6th - 8th Grades, K-9, Reading, Reading Specialist. or ELA Endorsement

Job description

Intermediate School ELA Teacher

The 7th/8th Grade ELA Teacher will provide effective learning strategies in order for students to reach their maximum learning potential. They will be directly responsible to the building principal for all matters pertaining to the operation of the school plan, in-building administrative and personnel procedures, and general or district-wide policies.

Performance responsibilities: Create a classroom environment that is conducive to the learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students as needed; implement reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in a fair and consistent manner; prepare for students assigned, provide adaptations as necessary and show written evidence of preparation upon request; strive to implement instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives; assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide necessary communication with parents on an as needed basis; work cooperatively and collaboratively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with special needs; take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation; assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; strive to maintain and improve professional competence by attending conferences, workshops, and/or coursework; attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees; demonstrate employee responsibilities in completing duties accurately and promptly; perform such other duties as may be assigned by the building principal; work collaboratively in the classroom with supportive service personnel when it applies; and implement current curriculum provided by school district.

Starting Salary: $50,000.00

Requirements

Illinois Professional Educator License 6th - 8th Grades, K-9, Reading, Reading Specialist. or ELA Endorsement