Elementary PE Coach & Wellness Advocate

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

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools District #61 in Decatur, IL seeks a Certified Teacher for elementary school classrooms. The role emphasizes delivering curriculum with diverse instructional strategies, maintaining a positive learning environment, and ensuring student safety and progress in alignment with state requirements and the DEA contract.

The successful candidate holds an Illinois State Certification in teaching, a Bachelor's Degree, and works collaboratively with the principal, staff, parents, and

Qualifications

• Illinois State Certification in teaching field.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an instructional atmosphere conducive to a high quality educational program.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate individual differences.
• Provides feedback including constructive criticism to motivate students.
• Has high expectations for daily and long-term student achievement.
• Organizes classroom to facilitate learning and minimize disruption.
• Sets limits of student behavior that are defined, communicated and monitored.
• Keeps up with current developments in teaching field and education literature.
• Keeps parents and students informed of each student's academic progress.
• Teaches in full compliance with curricular requirements of the State and Board.
• Participates in curriculum development as required at building and district levels.
• Plans for health, safety, and well-being of students during instruction.
• Supervises, classifies, evaluates and guides students.
• Utilizes community resources for enrichment of the educational program.
• Assists in maintaining good school-community relations.
• Participates in development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations as required.
• Is responsible for student safety education and accident prevention.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the principal promptly.

Education

Illinois State Certification in teaching field

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Decatur Public Schools District #61 in Decatur, IL seeks a Certified Teacher for elementary school classrooms. The role emphasizes delivering curriculum with diverse instructional strategies, maintaining a positive learning environment, and ensuring student safety and progress in alignment with state requirements and the DEA contract.

The successful candidate holds an Illinois State Certification in teaching, a Bachelor's Degree, and works collaboratively with the principal, staff, parents, and