Dynamic 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Joliet Public Schools District 86 is seeking a Jr. High Teacher for 6th Social Studies for the 2026-2027 school year. The role is non-exempt, nine months, reporting to the principal and assistant principal.

Salary is per the teachers’ contract with the Board of School Inspectors and AF of T Local 604. The ideal candidate holds a Professional Educator License with the appropriate endorsements and demonstrates strong classroom management, leadership, and collaboration skills to support district

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License with required endorsements.
• Demonstrated leadership, public and community relations, and academic competence.
• Effective behavior management skills required.
• Ability to structure a classroom to maximize student learning.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of course outlines, curriculum, and texts used.

Responsibilities

• Implement district policies in the classroom.
• Guarantee equal educational opportunities for all students.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for the curriculum.
• Present subject matter following state and district guidelines.
• Differentiate instruction based on student needs.
• Use data to drive instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to plan curricula.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and volunteers as applicable.
• Utilize technology in teaching and learning processes.
• Assess student achievement through formal and informal methods.
• Attend parent-teacher conferences and meetings as required.
• Maintain professional development and order in classroom.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Public relations

Academic competence

Communication skills

Behavior management

Classroom structure

Education

Professional Educator License with endorsements

Job description

Joliet Public Schools District 86 is seeking a Jr. High Teacher for 6th Social Studies for the 2026-2027 school year. The role is non-exempt, nine months, reporting to the principal and assistant principal.

Salary is per the teachers’ contract with the Board of School Inspectors and AF of T Local 604. The ideal candidate holds a Professional Educator License with the appropriate endorsements and demonstrates strong classroom management, leadership, and collaboration skills to support district