Evening School Science teacher

Proviso Township High Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools District #209 is seeking an Evening School Science Teacher to instruct high school science courses including Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, and Physics.

Wage is $40 per hour with hours from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. The position reports to the Deputy Superintendent for School Improvement and requires Illinois licensure with endorsement in the content area and a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with endorsement in content area.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Previous high school teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach to prescribed outcomes and goals.
• Use instructional methods that improve student achievement.
• Assign and evaluate appropriate student work.
• Involve students in learning and make effective use of class time.
• Communicate high expectations for student performance.
• Provide continuity in learning activities and use appropriate resources.

Education

Illinois Professional Educators License with endorsement in content area

Master's Degree

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Science - Bio, Chem, Earth, Gen, Physics


• Date Posted: 8/4/2026


• Location: Proviso Township High Schools


• Date Available: Upon Approval

PROVISO TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS DISTRICT #209

POSITION JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Evening School Science Teacher

RATE OF PAY: $40 PER HOUR

HOURS: 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M (Monday-Thursday)

REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent for School Improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience or Training

Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with endorsement in content area

Desired Experience or Training

Master's Degree; Previous high school teaching experience

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD

• Teach to prescribed outcomes and goals


• Use instructional methods that improve student achievement


• Assign and evaluate appropriate student work


• Involve students in learning


• Make effective use of entire class period


• Use appropriate school support and resource materials


• Convey to students learning goals and the importance of material learned


• Be clear in explanations and directions


• Provide continuity in learning activities


• Challenge students by using appropriate questioning strategies


• Speak clearly, audibly, and fluently


• Adjust the teaching pace to assure maximum student understanding


• Provide appropriate remedial and/or enrichment material whenever necessary


• Communicate high expectations for student performance

INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING

• Establish a positive and safe learning environment


• Revise lesson plans as needed


• Plan instructional examples, illustrations, and time for questions into lessons


• Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials


• Be creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materials

SUBJECT MATTER

• Demonstrate command of subject areas crucial to instructional effectiveness


• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to the subject area and to the teaching of diverse students


• Remain current in the assigned content area and in the profession


• Demonstrate enthusiasm about subject matter

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

• Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes


• Monitor student behavior for compliance with classroom rules


• Reinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behavior


• Respond to behavior problems quickly and appropriately


• Have necessary material and equipment available and ensure their appropriate use and care


• Provide and distribute necessary classroom materials in an orderly and efficient manner


• Interact with students in ways which are respectful and friendly, and which reflect an understanding of cultural differences


• Provide students feedback on their knowledge and skill


• Use effective methods to manage student behavior

PROFESSIONALLY RELATED COMPETENCIES

• Participate in review and updating of curricular programs


• Perform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative procedures


• Adhere to all personal absences procedures and provides appropriate plans and materials for use by the substitute


• Model and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and procedures; exemplify the district's mission and beliefs


• Be punctual in arrival times to the building, to classes, and to meetings


• Report promptly student behavior, attendance, and performance to family or guardians and when necessary, refer students to appropriate school personnel; stay in regular communications with parents.


• Cooperate with other educational personnel


• Implement recommendations made in the evaluation and supervisory process