High School Science Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year - 2 Positions

Decatur Public Schools District #61; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public School District is seeking a High School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves teaching students in compliance with state curricular requirements. Candidates must have an Illinois State certificate and a Bachelor's Degree.

In addition, the teacher will supervise students, participate in curriculum development, and engage effectively with the school staff to promote a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois State certificate qualifying to teach at the secondary level.
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrate ability to function effectively as part of the school staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach in compliance with curricular requirements set by the State and Board.
• Participate in curriculum development at building and district levels.
• Supervise students and assist in evaluation of teaching assistants.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Instructional delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Illinois State Certificate

Job description

Position Information

High School Science Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year

Job ID: 10103

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Science - General

Date Posted: 5/6/2026

Date Available: 08/2026

Title: Certified Secondary Teacher

Job Goal: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Qualifications

• Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach at the secondary level.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.
• Such other requirements as the Board may establish.

Reporting and Supervision

Reports To: The Secondary Building Principal

Supervises: Students, Student Teachers, Volunteers; assists Principal with evaluation of Teaching Assistants.

Maintains liaison with parents.

Performance Responsibilities

Teaching in compliance with curricular requirements of the State and of the Board of Education of District 61.

Remaining current on research, new developments and literature on education.

Compliance with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements at the school level.

Participation in curriculum development process at building and district levels.

Participation in development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations.

Instructional Functions

• Instructional Delivery: understanding principles of learning, instructional techniques, pacing, questioning, grouping, active involvement, direct vs indirect instruction.
• Human Skills: stimulate students, bring enthusiasm to learning, concern for students' dignity.
• Planning Skills: develop goals/objectives based on student needs, aptitude, learning styles; individual and group learning.
• Evaluation of Students and Programs: construct diagnostic and achievement tests, maintain records.
• Classroom Management: control and structure learning environment; enforce rules; provide self-discipline.
• Resource Utilization: use available resource materials, academic and human.

Terms of Employment

Salary based on Schedules A & B of the collective negotiated Agreement.

Evaluation

Contractual: evaluated at least once every two (2) years. Non-contractual: evaluated once every year.

Physical Demands

Handle work with people, objects, equipment. Requires bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking and standing 50‑75% of shift.

Mental Demands

Ensure children are supervised at all times, involved in safe activities; handle multiple situations; be prepared for accidents and emergencies.

Work Environment

Busy and occasionally noisy environment. Supervise all students at all times.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.

Contractual Information

This position falls under the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract – 2022‑2026.