JROTC & Math Instructor (10-Month)

Sylvania; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11 in Alton, Illinois is seeking a ROTC Instructor for a 10-month assignment. The role emphasizes instructional planning, classroom management, and collaboration with staff to meet district standards.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois PEL with a secondary mathematics endorsement and has experience teaching mathematics or working in a K-12 district. Commitment to equity and inclusive practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Endorsement in Secondary Mathematics.
• Knowledge of secondary Mathematics curriculum and best practices.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Experience teaching secondary mathematics (Preferred).
• Experience working in a K–12 school district (Preferred).
• Training or experience with inclusive practices and diverse student populations.
• Strong instructional planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Effective classroom and behavior management.
• Commitment to student engagement, equity, and inclusion.
• Collaborative, flexible, and reflective teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans effectively for instruction; including maintenance of written plans which are consistent with District curriculum guidelines, developmental needs of students and accountability requirements.
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies and techniques which take into account individual student differences (learning styles, pace, motivation, interests, etc.) as well as the need for achievement of specified objectives.
• Communicates the purpose of lessons and relates instructions to both long and short term educational objectives.
• For Middle Grade Teacher (6-8), demonstrates a knowledge of the social, emotional, intellectual and physical characteristics of the middle school student.
• Communicates accurately and effectively with students, parents and other staff members.
• Assesses student progress formally and informally in an appropriate manner.
• Exhibits effective classroom management techniques which include: self-control, maintenance of an appropriate learning environment, fair and consistent treatment of students, maintenance of safety standards, tactful response to needs of students, etc.
• Encourages the development of students which equals self-esteem.
• Maintains accurate and timely records as required by law, Board policies and administrative guidelines.
• Follows building and District rules, procedures and policies.
• Demonstrates a willingness to participate collaboratively in building, professional and District-level committees.
• Is punctual in reporting for job assignments as well as faculty and parent meetings.
• Performs all duties specific to the position listed in the contractual agreement for classroom teacher, librarian, school social worker, counselor, school nurse, psychologist and speech/language clinician.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned during the normal work day/year or in cases of emergency.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Instructional planning

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Equity & inclusion

Relationship building

Adaptive instruction

Time management

Education

PEL license

Secondary math endorsement

Job description

ALTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11 in Alton, Illinois is seeking a ROTC Instructor for a 10-month assignment. The role emphasizes instructional planning, classroom management, and collaboration with staff to meet district standards.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois PEL with a secondary mathematics endorsement and has experience teaching mathematics or working in a K-12 district. Commitment to equity and inclusive practices is essential.