Dynamic Middle School General Curriculum Teacher (6-8)

Rockford Public School District 205; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and(dis)

Paid Sick and Personal time

Paid holidays

Board-paid TRS (Teachers' Retirement)

Optional 403(b) plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Rockford Public School District #205 in Illinois is seeking a Teacher (General Curriculum, 6th–8th grade) for a 1.0 FTE position. Illinois teaching license with endorsements is required; salary placement follows the district’s schedule.

You will plan and deliver engaging instruction, use diverse strategies and technologies, analyze student data, maintain accurate records, and communicate with students, families and colleagues. Participation in PLCs and commitment to equity are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all school stakeholders
• Ability to develop relationships with students and parents.
• Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of best teaching and assessing practices
• Working knowledge of State and National Standards
• Ability to organize and maintain student records which includes gradebooks

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Uses a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
• Considers equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrates a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations as well as the district's student code of conduct.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum
• Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data-based decision making for students.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

Skills

Core values: Character, Communication,

Stakeholder communication

Relationships with students/parents

Instructional strategies

Best teaching practices

State & National Standards

Gradebooks/Records

Education

Illinois Teaching License with endorsements

Job description

Rockford Public School District #205 in Illinois is seeking a Teacher (General Curriculum, 6th–8th grade) for a 1.0 FTE position. Illinois teaching license with endorsements is required; salary placement follows the district’s schedule.

You will plan and deliver engaging instruction, use diverse strategies and technologies, analyze student data, maintain accurate records, and communicate with students, families and colleagues. Participation in PLCs and commitment to equity are essential.