Integrated Science & Chemistry Educator (Part-Time)

Rockford Public School District #205; United States; On-site; USD 47,203 - 99,323; Full time

Job summary

Rockford Public School District #205 is seeking an Integrated Science (0.4FTE) and Chemistry 9-12 (0.6FTE) Teacher at the high school level. This combined assignment supports science education across grades 9–12 and requires effective instruction and classroom management.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois Teaching License with endorsements and will plan engaging, inquiry-based lessons, use diverse resources, and collaborate in PLCs to improve student outcomes within a dynamic district.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.
• Ability to engage students through inquiry-based instruction.
• Ability to maintain student records including gradebooks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for educational activities.
• Use a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
• Consider equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrate a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations as well as the district's student code of conduct.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum.
• Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data-based decision making for students.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

Skills

Character, Communication, Cooperation,

Education

Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.

Tools

Instructional strategies and techniques

Assessment practices

State and National Standards knowledge

Gradebook management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Rockford Public School District #205 is seeking an Integrated Science (0.4FTE) and Chemistry 9-12 (0.6FTE) Teacher at the high school level. This combined assignment supports science education across grades 9–12 and requires effective instruction and classroom management.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois Teaching License with endorsements and will plan engaging, inquiry-based lessons, use diverse resources, and collaborate in PLCs to improve student outcomes within a dynamic district.