Innovative Elementary Music Teacher

Community Unit School District 308; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 308 seeks an elementary teacher licensed in Illinois with a Self Contained General Education endorsement. The role requires recent elementary teaching experience and strong knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods.

Candidates should demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Elementary Education endorsement.
• Recent elementary teaching experience (except new graduates).
• Knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods and current teaching techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, families, teams, and others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for lessons with evidence of effective planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy and connections to other disciplines.
• Use students' backgrounds to plan for groups.
• Set learning outcomes aligned to standards and assess accordingly.
• Utilize school resources to enhance teaching and learning.
• Design coherent instruction aligned with outcomes and resources.
• Develop assessments with clear criteria and use results to plan future instruction.
• Create a learning environment with respect, high expectations, and engaging instruction.
• Manage classroom procedures to minimize lost instructional time.
• Establish clear behavior standards and respond appropriately to conduct.
• Organize space for safety and accessibility and utilize resources including technology.
• Communicate clearly with students about expectations, directions, and content.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Elementary Education endorsement

Job description

Community Unit School District 308 seeks an elementary teacher licensed in Illinois with a Self Contained General Education endorsement. The role requires recent elementary teaching experience and strong knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods.

Candidates should demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.