Champaign Unit 4 Schools PE/Health Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Champaign (IL); Híbrido; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Champaign Unit 4 Schools is seeking a dedicated PE/Health teacher to deliver instruction aligned with the district curriculum across elementary, middle, or high school settings. The role emphasizes engaging students, applying differentiated instructional strategies, and using technology to enhance learning.

The position supports professional collaboration, ongoing assessment-based planning, and close communication with families to promote student achievement within a supportive district

Responsabilidades

• Active, successful student engagement in the instructional process.
• Maintains high level of student interest and promotes higher level reasoning.
• Communicates objectives, purposes, and key concepts of lesson.
• Adjusts instruction in response to student needs.
• Uses available technology as part of the instructional process.
• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter.
• Develops plans of instruction aligned with district curriculum and school improvement plan.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies for individual differences.
• Facilitates connections to life and career experiences.
• Implements assessment results to modify instruction and design teaching strategies.
• Maintains standards for student behavior and organizes classroom for learning.
• Communicates student progress with students, families, and administration.
• Collaborates with colleagues to improve instruction and student achievement.

Formação académica

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Elementary Physical Education and Health Endorsements

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Champaign Unit 4 Schools PE/Health Teacher

Duties

• I. ACTIVE, SUCCESSFUL STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS
• A. Maintains a high level of student interest and promotes higher level reasoning skills.
• B. Communicates objectives, purposes and key concepts of lesson.
• C. Adjusts instruction in response to student needs.
• D. Makes appropriate and effective use of available technology as a part of the instructional process.
• E. Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter.
• II. LEARNER CENTERED INSTRUCTION
• A. Develops and/or uses a plan of instruction that is in accordance with the district adopted curriculum and the building School Improvement Plan.
• B. Uses a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate individual differences.
• C. Facilitates learning experiences that make connections to other content areas and to life and career experiences
• D. Uses strategies and techniques for meaningful inclusion of all students.
• III. USE III. USE OF EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PROGRESS
• A. Uses ongoing formative and summative assessment results to align and modify instruction and design teaching strategies.
• B. Uses ongoing formative and summative assessment results to determine student learning needs.
• C. Assessment practices reflect the diverse needs and circumstances of students.
• D. District assessments are implemented with fidelity.
• IV. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
• A. Establishes standards and expectations for student behavior.
• B. Organizes and arranges classroom so as to facilitate learning and minimize student disruption.
• C. Encourages students to be self-disciplined and uses effective methods for teaching social skill development in all students. Uses effective behavior management strategies.
• D. Paces instruction to maximize learning and avoid disruptions.
• V. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
• A. Uses grammatically correct English in all verbal and written communications.
• B. Initiates/responds to contacts and meetings with parents/guardians as needed.
• C. Models effective strategies to convey ideas, information and questions.
• D. Communicates student progress and other information with students, families, and administration in a regular, timely fashion.
• VI. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
• A. Collaborates with colleagues and other professionals to improve knowledge, instruction, and student achievement.
• B. Reflects and revises practice to support student achievement.
• C. Assessments skills needed to improve instructional strategies.
• D. Actively participates in professional growth opportunities.
• VII. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES/LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
• A. Is punctual to work, to class and to all required campus and district level meetings.
• B. Maintains and submits accurate and timely records as required by law, Board policy, and administrative guidelines.
• C. Follows codes of professional conduct.
• D. Follow building and District rules, procedures, policies, and directives, as well as local, state, and federal monitoring and evaluation requirements.
• VIII. IMPROVEMENT OF CAMPUS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
• A. Collaborates with other teachers and special service personnel to support student achievement in all assigned classes.
• B. Participates in and contributes to activities related to professional learning communities, school improvement, and student achievement.
• C. Monitors attendance of all students in assigned classes and contacts parents, counselors, or other school officials regarding an intervention plan for students with serious attendance problems.
• D. Work with teachers, counselors, and other school professionals to seek information to identify and assess the needs of assigned students in at-risk situations.
• E. Participates in and/or contributes to campus-wide programs to modify and adapt classroom materials and/or instruction to meet individual student needs.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Elementary Physical Education and Health Endorsements

Salary/Benefits

Compensation

• The salary for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, which includes a different level of compensation for positions designated as "hard to fill".The full salary schedule and the Hard to Fill positions list are available on our website.The District currently gives experienced teachers unlimited experience credit for service outside the District.New teachers may request up to $2,000 as a salary advance to help with relocation expenses or other needs. 100% of a teacher's contributions to TRS are currently paid by the Board of Education.The Board currently pays 100% of a teacher's employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance.There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance.There are many opportunities for teachers to earn substantial additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.
• The District offers an additional $1,500 annual stipend for Teachers who hold a national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
• Individuals hired into a 1.0 FTE position in the CFT bargaining unit after October 1, 2023 are eligible for a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus.Details can be found on the Human Resources page of our website.

Additional Notes

We currently have three (3) PE/Health positions open:

Stratton Academy of the Arts - 1.0 FTE

Edison Middle School - 1.0 FTE

Jefferson Middle School - 1.0 FTE

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at [e-mail]. Please include your resume.