Instructional Coach - 1.0 FTE

Champaign Unit 4 School District; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Salary advancement for relocation up2k

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 School District is seeking a licensed, experienced classroom teacher to join our dedicated team. You will apply research-based instructional strategies and collaborate with colleagues to meet diverse student needs.

You will use data to guide instruction, focusing on math, reading, and writing to support student achievement. The role offers opportunities to engage with data-driven decision making and formative assessments, with compensation under the district’s collective

Qualifications

• Holds valid, building-appropriate Illinois teacher licensure.
• Minimum of five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience
• Is well versed in effective, research-basedinstructionalstrategies
• Can effectively model, observe, and conference with colleagues
• Has successful experience working with diverse student populations and with using a variety of resources to meet student needs
• Has the ability to demonstrate knowledge in a variety of content areas, especially math, reading, and writing
• Has knowledge of adult learning theory and its application to practice
• Has knowledge of data collection, analysis, and usage to ensure high fidelity implementation of instruction and intervention
• Has knowledge of and experience using formative and benchmark assessment data to make data informed and data driveninstructionaldecisions to improve student achievement
• Master's Degree or National Board Certification (preferred).

Skills

Illinois license

5+ years teaching

Research-based instruction

Model/observe/confer with colleagues

Diverse student populations

Math/Reading/Writing content knowledge

Adult learning theory

Data collection/analysis

Data-driven decisions

Education

Illinois teaching license

Master's Degree

National Board Certification (preferred)

Job description

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Holds valid, building-appropriate Illinois teacher licensure
• Minimum of five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience
• Is well versed in effective, research-basedinstructionalstrategies
• Can effectively model, observe, and conference with colleagues
• Has successful experience working with diverse student populations and with using a variety of resources to meet student needs
• Has the ability to demonstrate knowledge in a variety of content areas, especially math, reading, and writing
• Has knowledge of adult learning theory and its application to practice
• Has knowledge of data collection, analysis, and usage to ensure high fidelity implementation of instruction and intervention
• Has knowledge of and experience using formative and benchmark assessment data to make data informed and data driveninstructionaldecisions to improve student achievement
• Master's Degree or National Board Certification (preferred).

Compensation

• The salary for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, which includes a different level of compensation for positions designated as "hard to fill."The full salary schedule and the Hard to Fill positions list are available on our website.The District currently gives experienced teachers unlimited experience credit for service outside the District.New teachers may request up to $2,000 as a salary advance to help with relocation expenses or other needs. 100% of a teacher's contributions to TRS are currently paid by the Board of Education.The Board currently pays 100% of a teacher's employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance.There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance.There are many opportunities for teachers to earn substantial additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.
• The District offers an additional $1,500 annual stipend for Teachers who hold a national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
• Individuals hired into a 1.0 FTE position in the CFT bargaining unit after October 1, 2023 are eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus.Details can be found on the Human Resources page of our website.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted any time after August 14, 2025, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

Important Notes

• The District is willing to consider candidates who can begin work immediately as well as those who can begin work next school year.If a candidate is hired to begin immediately, continuing employment next year is highly possible, but not guaranteed.Please contact the Human Resources for more information.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.