COMPUTER APPLICATION TEACHER (CTE)

School District 233; Rich Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS

Health insurance

Leave time (sick and personal)

Job summary

School District 233 is seeking a qualified educator to serve as the primary instructor for computer applications courses such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. The role requires an Illinois PEL or CTE Educator License with endorsements and the ability to teach dual credit courses.

Applicants should demonstrate strong instructional planning, differentiated instruction, and data-driven decision making, while collaborating with the CTE department to monitor student progress and

Qualifications

• Must hold Illinois PEL or CTE Educator License with endorsements.
• Credential for Work-Based Learning (WBL) to teach WBL courses is required.
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards is expected.
• Two years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary instructor for computer applications courses (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Deliver engaging, research-based instruction and monitor student progress daily.
• Possess ability to teach dual credit courses with fidelity.
• Collaborate with administration to prepare progress reports and adjust instruction.
• Communicate regularly with families about student development.
• Incorporate 21st-century technology in daily classroom practice.
• Support mandated state testing annually.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional planning

Differentiated instruction

Student assessment

Communication skills

Education

Illinois PEL or CTE Educator License with endorsements

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

SALARY

Per negotiated agreement

BENEFITS

TRS, health insurance and leave time (sick and personal)

REQUIREMENTS

The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Career and Technical Education (CTE) Educator License, with the appropriate endorsements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary instructor and teacher of record for computer application courses, specifically Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Microsoft Office Certified (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook), preferred
• Diligently strive to achieve all goals related to student achievement, culture, and state-specific academic accountability.
• Ability to teach dual credit courses with fidelity.
• Deliver effective lessons tailored to student needs, grounded in research-based instructional practices.
• Monitor student progress in courses and provide daily feedback and grades on assignments.
• Maintain regular contact with each student.
• Collaborate with administration to prepare and deliver student progress reports.
• Frequently review student-level data to inform adjustments to the instructional program.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate the diverse needs of all students.
• Implement research-based best practices in teaching.
• Foster a joyful, caring, and supportive classroom environment for all students.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
• Uphold school-wide cultural expectations and norms within the classroom and beyond.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding their child's academic and social-emotional development.
• Incorporate 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practices and team collaborations.
• Participate in planning and implementing non-instructional activities, such as social events and field trips, and attend these events in person.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues.
• Provide support for mandated state testing annually.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

ABOUT YOU

• Meets the minimum qualifications as a dual credit instructor.
• Has the credential for the Work-Based Learning designation to teach WBL courses.
• Knowledgeable in State Standards and Common Core Standards.
• Two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in a growth-focused coaching environment involving frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Possess high-quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
• Proficient in Google Workspace.
• Capable of managing confidential information appropriately.
• Able to supervise students in various school settings.
• Must pass federal and state criminal background checks.
• Experience in a multicultural setting is preferred.

SUPERVISOR

Department Lead of CTE