Elementary Classroom Teacher: Grow Minds & Citizenship

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank in Illinois seeks an elementary teacher to implement district curriculum and document student growth while creating a safe, engaging classroom that supports individual and small-group instruction.

Under the School Principal's supervision, you will develop lesson plans, assess students, communicate with families, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Bachelor's in Elementary Education and PEL/IS Certification are required; teaching experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Educational pedagogy

Data analysis

Communication with parents

Student assessment

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education

PEL/ Illinois State Certification as an Elementary Teacher

Tools

Computer networks & software

Job description

Illinois Education Job Bank in Illinois seeks an elementary teacher to implement district curriculum and document student growth while creating a safe, engaging classroom that supports individual and small-group instruction.

Under the School Principal's supervision, you will develop lesson plans, assess students, communicate with families, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Bachelor's in Elementary Education and PEL/IS Certification are required; teaching experience is a plus.