ELA/Social Studies Teacher (One Year Only)

Indian Prairie School District 204; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Prairie School District 204 is seeking a full-time middle school teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in the Naperville area. The role involves planning and delivering district and state standards-aligned curriculum, developing lesson plans, and differentiating instruction to meet diverse learners.

Responsibilities include administering assessments, interpreting data to inform instruction, documenting progress, and communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Candidate will plan and deliver instruction aligned to district and state standards.
• Strong skills in designing engaging lessons and assessing student progress.
• Excellent communication with parents and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Modify lessons to meet individual student needs and progress levels.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments and interpret data for instructional decisions.
• Maintain records of student work and develop intervention strategies.
• Communicate progress to parents and students in writing and verbally.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to plan cross-curricular instruction.
• Participate in district teams and contribute to school improvement efforts.

Skills

Lesson planning

Assessment administration

Student-focused instruction

Curriculum alignment

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with middle school ELA and Social Studies endorsements

Job description

Description

Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year only.

Description

Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year only.

Job Summary

• Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.
• Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other grade level or departmental teachers and support teachers to plan instruction across classrooms and to incorporate lessons across subjects.
• Meet regularly with support teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs met.
• Assign work, instructions or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
• Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.
• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with middle school ELA and Social Studies endorsements.

Rate of pay:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030

Benefits:

Benefits as described in the IPEA contract can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030

Working Conditions

Junior High School

Selection Procedure:

Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.