Empowering Middle School Reading & Social Studies Educator

Downers Grove School District 58; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Downers Grove School District 58 is seeking a Reading/Social Studies Teacher for Herrick Middle School. The role requires an Illinois Professional Educator License, with Reading Specialist and Social Studies endorsements preferred.

You will plan and coordinate instruction with colleagues, align to the district curriculum, and provide engaging, standards-based lessons. Strong classroom management, differentiated instruction, and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License is required as per state rules.
• Reading Specialist endorsement preferred.
• Social Studies endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives.
• Coordinate instructional planning with colleagues for grade-level and cross-grade instruction.
• Plan a program of study aligned with district curriculum.
• Create purposeful assignments for substitute teachers.
• Organize instruction considering individual learner differences.
• Identify student needs and collaborate with staff to support health, attitude, and learning.
• Utilize appropriate teaching skills to meet objectives.
• Demonstrate engaging presentation skills.
• Monitor and adjust instruction to meet student needs.
• Apply closure techniques and assessment methods.
• Demonstrate content knowledge and communicate accurately.
• Manage classroom to optimize instructional time and environment for learning.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff and parents.
• Fulfill scheduled assignments and additional duties.
• Engage in professional growth activities.
• Maintain personal health, appearance, and attendance in line with policy.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Professional collaboration

Student assessment

Instructional delivery

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Reading Specialist endorsement (preferred)

Social Studies endorsement (preferred)

Job description

Downers Grove School District 58 is seeking a Reading/Social Studies Teacher for Herrick Middle School. The role requires an Illinois Professional Educator License, with Reading Specialist and Social Studies endorsements preferred.

You will plan and coordinate instruction with colleagues, align to the district curriculum, and provide engaging, standards-based lessons. Strong classroom management, differentiated instruction, and collaborative skills are essential.