High School ELA Teacher - 27/28 School Year

Iasaedu; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a High School ELA Teacher for the 27/28 school year. The teacher will deliver daily instruction to grades 9–12, align lessons to Illinois Learning Standards, and collaborate with colleagues to meet district goals.

The role requires a Professional Educator License with an endorsement in English/Language Arts, and ongoing assessment of student progress with timely feedback.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess, or be eligible for, a Professional Educator License with an endorsement in English/Language Arts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily instruction to high school students (grades 9–12) in English Language Arts using district curricula and Illinois standards.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure concepts, skills, and standards are covered and implemented for college and career readiness.
• Evaluate students using varied assessment methods and adjust instruction to support growth and achievement.
• Maintain lesson plans, records, grades, attendance, and reports as required.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to address diverse student needs and differentiate learning.

Education

Professional Educator License with an endorsement in English/Language Arts

Job description

High School ELA Teacher - 27/28 School Year

Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for daily instruction to high school students in grades 9–12. Teaches English Language Arts (ELA) concepts, skills, and knowledge utilizing the curriculum provided by the school district, Illinois Learning Standards, and other appropriate instructional strategies and learning activities.
• Collaborates with teachers and other staff members to ensure appropriate concepts, skills, and learning standards are covered and implemented to prepare students for postsecondary education, career opportunities, and lifelong learning.
• Evaluates students on a regular basis using a variety of assessment methods and adjusts instruction as needed to support student growth and achievement.
• Maintains lesson plans and establishes clear instructional objectives for all lessons, ensuring the academic needs of all students are met. Maintains and submits reports, grades, attendance, and other records as required.
• Provides individual and small-group instruction to address varying student needs, differentiate instruction, support academic progress, and accommodate students working on a variety of assignments and projects.
• Instructs students in citizenship, critical thinking, communication, and other essential skills, along with subject matter specified by state law, Illinois Learning Standards, and district policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior to promote a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Evaluates each student's growth in knowledge and skills in the courses taught and provides timely feedback to support academic achievement and continuous improvement.
• Selects and requests books, instructional materials, technology, and other resources necessary to support effective instruction and maintains inventory records as required.
• Maintains professional competence through district-provided professional development, in-service education, collaboration with colleagues, and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Identifies students' academic, social, emotional, and other needs and collaborates with counselors, administrators, parents, and other professional staff members to support student success.
• Participates in curriculum development, instructional planning, assessment initiatives, and other school or district improvement programs.
• Communicates regularly and professionally with parents or guardians, school counselors, administrators, and other appropriate staff regarding student progress, academic concerns, and areas for improvement.
• Supervises students during assigned out-of-classroom activities, including hallways, lunch periods, school events, and other duties as assigned during the workday.
• Participates in faculty committees, school improvement initiatives, extracurricular activities, and the sponsorship or supervision of student organizations and activities as assigned.
• Works cooperatively with the Principal or designee to establish and participate in the teacher evaluation process in accordance with district policies, procedures, and applicable state requirements.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess, or be eligible for, a Professional Educator License with an endorsement in English/Language Arts.

Salary/Benefits

Commensurate with salary schedule within the Knoxville Education Association (KEA)

2027-2028 $46,802 + Steps