English Language Arts 6-8

Butler School District 53; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Account

Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Mentorship Program

Job summary

Butler School District 53 in Oak Brook, IL, is seeking a dynamic 6–8 ELA teacher to foster a positive, student-centered classroom with high academic expectations.

This full-time position emphasizes collaboration with colleagues in professional learning communities and a co-teaching model with an Accelerated Learning Program/Differentiation Specialist to guide all students toward success. Initial salary is determined by experience.

Qualifications

• Full-time teaching experience in middle school (Grades 6–8).
• Deep knowledge of middle-grade literature, informational text analysis, grammar, and writing.
• Skill in using data driven assessments to evaluate student growth and guide differentiation.
• Curriculum mapping and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a student-centered classroom with high expectations.
• Collaborate in professional learning communities to achieve shared goals.
• Co-teach in partnership with the Accelerated Learning Program/Differentiation Specialist.
• Develop student-centered goals to support all learners.

Skills

ELA instruction

Data-driven assessment

Curriculum mapping

Co-teaching

Education

PEL with middle school ELA endorsement

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Language Arts
• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location: Butler Junior High School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026

Butler School District 53 is located in Oak Brook, IL.

Butler Junior High School ELA Grades 6-8 FTE 1.0

SUMMARY

Butler School District is seeking a dynamic, energetic 6-8 ELA Teacher who maintains a positive learning environment, holds high academic expectations, and creates a student-centered classroom while building rapport with students, parents and staff. We are looking for exceptional candidates who will assist our schools in creating an exemplar learning community where everyone seeks and implements strategies for improving student achievement and growth. This person will work collaboratively in professional learning communities to achieve goals with a common purpose focused on student learning. The ELA teacher in partnership with their team and assistance in a co-teaching model with an Accelerated Learning Program/Differentiation Specialist will develop student-centered goals for all students to succeed.

POSITION DETAILS

Work Days: 180 Salary Range: $57,000 +; Initial salary is determined by prior experience and education.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Details can be found in the OBEA Collective Bargaining Agreement (the CBA for upcoming years is in the process of being ratified)

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance policy.
• Long Term Disability: District provided
• Employee Assistance Program: Employer-provider confidential program offering employees and their family members access to free, short-term counseling and support services to address things like stress, family problems, substance abuse, or financial difficulties.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and optional 403(b) retirement savings plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Sick Leave: Fifteen (15) days of sick leave per year at full pay for all full-time teachers.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement for approved graduate coursework, after completion of at least two years of consecutive full-time service in the district.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and development to support career growth.
• Mentorship Program: A formal mentorship program pairing a veteran educator with a new employee to the district. The program benefits by providing professional development and guidance while the seasoned staff grows as supportive colleagues and leaders.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

Current PEL with middle school ELA endorsement

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful classroom teaching experience at the middle school (Grades 6–8) level.
• Deep knowledge of middle-grade literature, informational text analysis, grammar instruction, and the writing process (argumentative, informative, narrative).
• Skill in using data driven assessments (formative and summative) to evaluate student growth and guide differentiated instruction.
• Demonstrated success with curriculum mapping and curriculum design.
• Demonstrated success using best instructional and assessment practices in a middle grades/high school classroom.