Kindergarten Teacher: Inspire Young Learners

Decatur Public School District; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public School District is seeking a Kindergarten/elementary teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Dennis Lab School. The role reports to the Secondary Building Principal and involves teaching within state and district curricular requirements.

The position emphasizes collaboration with parents, staff, and administration, with responsibilities ranging from instructional delivery to classroom management and student evaluation. Salary is based on negotiated schedules.

Qualifications

• Illinois State teaching certificate qualifying the teacher to teach at the secondary level.
• Bachelor's Degree in education or related field.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.
• Such other requirements as the Board may establish.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in compliance with curricular requirements of the State and of the Board of Education of District 61.
• Remaining current on research, new developments and literature on education, especially elementary and/or the area of special assignment.
• Compliance with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements at the school level.
• Participation on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis in the curriculum development process at the building and district levels, as is required to periodically review all curricular areas to keep them up-to-date.
• Participation from time-to-time, in the development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations, on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis.
• The major instructional function of the secondary classroom teacher includes: Instructional Delivery; Human Skills; Planning Skills; Evaluation of Students and Programs; Classroom Management; Resource Utilization.

Skills

Illinois teaching certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Team player

Education

Illinois State certificate in teaching

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Decatur Public School District is seeking a Kindergarten/elementary teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Dennis Lab School. The role reports to the Secondary Building Principal and involves teaching within state and district curricular requirements.

The position emphasizes collaboration with parents, staff, and administration, with responsibilities ranging from instructional delivery to classroom management and student evaluation. Salary is based on negotiated schedules.