Fifth Grade Teacher - 26/27 SY

Dundee Community Unit School District 300; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundee Community Unit School District 300 is seeking a Fifth Grade Teacher for Big Timber Elementary School to join our Elementary School Teaching/ Intermediate team for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time 1.0 FTE position requires instructional planning, classroom management, and collaboration with staff to support student learning.

Ideal candidates hold Illinois elementary licensure with appropriate endorsements, are ready to work ASAP, and bring a commitment to high-quality instruction

Qualifications

• Illinois licensure with elementary education endorsement required.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate.
• Commitment to reflective practice and ongoing improvement.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and report to the appropriate administrator information about individual student compliance with school and district behavioral expectations, and state and federal laws.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet students' needs.
• Implement district objectives and RTI/Common Core standards in instruction.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Assist in upholding school rules and policies.
• Be available to students and parents outside instructional hours when needed.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and relevant topics.
• Collaborate with staff in planning goals and methods.
• Collaborate in selecting instructional materials.
• Share responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Establish open lines of communication with students and parents.

Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Professional development

Education

Illinois licensure

Elementary education endorsement

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Community Unit School District 300

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Intermediate - Grades 4, 5


• Date Posted: 9/15/2026


• Location: Big Timber Elementary School


• Date Available: ASAP

2026-2027 School Year

Full Time(1.0 FTE)

Fifth Grade Teacher

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.


• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.


• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.


• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and report to the appropriate administrator information about individual student compliance with school and district behavioral expectations, and state and federal laws.


• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.


• Strive to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Reading training/background preferred with a strong knowledge of Response to Intervention and Common Core State Standards.


• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.


• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.


• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.


• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.


• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.


• Attend and participate in meetings involving the faculty and other participants that are of reasonable length and address a relevant educational topic as a legitimate function and obligation of professional educators.


• Collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.


• Collaborate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.


• Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.


• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.


• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.

Qualifications

Illinois licensure withelementary general education endorsement(s) required.Team work and collaboration are required, along with reflection and a desire to continually improve your practice.

Selection Process

Applicants will be reviewed by building's hiring supervisor.