Dynamic Secondary School Teacher & Mentor

Decatur Public Schools District #61; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools is seeking a Certified Secondary Teacher to help students learn subject matter and develop skills for responsible adulthood. The role requires an Illinois State teaching certificate for secondary level and a Bachelor's degree, with responsibilities including collaboration with staff, parent communication, and ongoing curriculum involvement.

The teacher will adhere to district policies, work with students, staff, and volunteers, and participate in program evaluation and

Qualifications

• Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach at the secondary level.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in compliance with curricular requirements of the State and of the Board of Education of District 61.
• Remain current on research, new developments and literature on education, especially elementary and/or the area of special assignment.
• Compliance with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements at the school level.
• Participation on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis in the curriculum development process at the building and district levels, as is required to periodically review all curricular areas to keep them up-to-date.
• Participation from time-to-time, in the development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations, on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis.

Skills

Ability to function as a school staff

Board requirements as established

Education

Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach at the secondary level

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Decatur Public Schools is seeking a Certified Secondary Teacher to help students learn subject matter and develop skills for responsible adulthood. The role requires an Illinois State teaching certificate for secondary level and a Bachelor's degree, with responsibilities including collaboration with staff, parent communication, and ongoing curriculum involvement.

The teacher will adhere to district policies, work with students, staff, and volunteers, and participate in program evaluation and