Grade 2 Teacher: Ignite Curiosity & Mastery

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking an Elementary Teacher to implement the district curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related subject and an appropriate Illinois teaching certificate, with bilingual Spanish/English preferred. This 9-month position emphasizes collaboration with staff, parents, and administration and includes salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Qualifications

• Plans a program of study following district guidelines and meets the needs of students.
• Implements research-based teaching strategies for a range of abilities and backgrounds.
• Sets high expectations for achievement and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Student engagement strategies

Communication with students/parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in related subject

Illinois teaching certificate

Bilingual - Spanish/English (preferred)

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking an Elementary Teacher to implement the district curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related subject and an appropriate Illinois teaching certificate, with bilingual Spanish/English preferred. This 9-month position emphasizes collaboration with staff, parents, and administration and includes salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.