Innovative 4th Grade Teacher for 2026-27 School Year

Decatur Public Schools District #61; Longview Place (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools District #61 in Illinois is seeking a Certified Teacher to contribute to a high-quality educational program. The role requires Illinois State Certification in teaching and a Bachelor's Degree, with the ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.

The Teacher will work under the Principal and collaborate with the DEA contract framework. The position emphasizes maintaining a constructive instructional atmosphere, applying diverse strategies to meet

Qualifications

• Illinois State Certification in teaching field.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an instructional atmosphere conducive to a high quality educational program.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate individual differences.
• Provides feedback with constructive criticism to motivate students.
• Has high expectations for daily and long-term student achievement.
• Organizes and arranges the classroom to facilitate learning and minimize disruption.
• Sets limits of student behavior; defined, communicated, and monitored.
• Keeps up with current developments, research, and literature in teaching and education.

Skills

Ability to function in school staff

Education

Illinois State Certification in teaching field

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Decatur Public Schools District #61 in Illinois is seeking a Certified Teacher to contribute to a high-quality educational program. The role requires Illinois State Certification in teaching and a Bachelor's Degree, with the ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.

The Teacher will work under the Principal and collaborate with the DEA contract framework. The position emphasizes maintaining a constructive instructional atmosphere, applying diverse strategies to meet