Engaging 5th Grade Teacher for Collaborative Classrooms

Worth School District 127; Worth (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Worth School District 127 is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher to deliver elementary instruction in Worth Elementary School. The role emphasizes meeting Illinois Learning Standards, using varied instructional strategies, and fostering a student-centered classroom that connects content to life and career experiences.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong collaboration, ongoing professional growth, assessment-informed instruction, and commitment to high professional standards in a supportive school

Qualifications

• Requires appropriate licensure as required by Illinois law.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Illinois professional teaching standards.
• Experience with best practices in elementary instruction.
• Interest or experience in student-focused instructional environments.

Responsibilities

• Understands concepts, inquiry methods, and structures of disciplines; creates meaningful learning experiences for all students.
• Evaluates teaching resources and curriculum for accuracy and usefulness.
• Facilitates cross-curricular connections and links to life and career experiences.
• Analyzes student performance to tailor instruction to developmental needs across cognitive, social, emotional, ethical, and physical domains.
• Introduces concepts at varied levels of complexity for diverse learners.
• Fosters a respectful learning community that values individual differences.
• Uses diverse instructional strategies and technologies to meet diverse needs.
• Plans instruction aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and appropriate content.
• Sets clear expectations for student learning.
• Manages classroom practices to maximize instructional time.
• Promotes collaboration with colleagues to improve student learning.
• Engages in staff development and professional learning opportunities.
• Maintains accurate records and communicates progress to families and colleagues.
• Coordinates activities with paraprofessionals and directs classroom operations.
• Reflects on practice to continually improve teaching and learning.

Skills

Illinois licensure

Collaborative work

Professional excellence

Staff development participation

Instructional strategies & technology

Illinois Learning Standards knowledge

Tools

Learning technologies

Job description

Worth School District 127 is seeking a 5th Grade Teacher to deliver elementary instruction in Worth Elementary School. The role emphasizes meeting Illinois Learning Standards, using varied instructional strategies, and fostering a student-centered classroom that connects content to life and career experiences.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong collaboration, ongoing professional growth, assessment-informed instruction, and commitment to high professional standards in a supportive school