Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking qualified educators for teaching roles in Illinois. The position focuses on planning and delivering rigorous instruction, differentiating for diverse learners, and using assessments to inform instruction.

Applicants should hold the State of Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements and demonstrate strong classroom management, collaboration with families, and ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needs.
• Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can been assessed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources.
• Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure.
• Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plans instruction and preparation to meet diverse learner needs.
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport to support learning.
• Communicates expectations clearly and engages students in learning.
• Uses assessment to guide instruction and adjust as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and communicates with families regularly.
• Actively pursues professional development and ethical conduct in the school community.

Skills

Content knowledge

Pedagogy knowledge

Instruction differentiation

Assessment design

Classroom management

Student communication

Professional ethics

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements

Job description

Essential Functions:

Planning and Preparation

• - Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy
• - Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needs
• - Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can been assessed
• - Demonstrates knowledge of resources
• - Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure
• - Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes

The Classroom Environment

• - Creates an environment of respect and rapport
• - Establishes a culture for learning
• - Manages classroom procedures
• - Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct
• - Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students

Instruction

• - Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated
• - Uses questions that reflect high expectations
• - Engages students in their learning
• - Uses assessment to guide instruction
• - Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction

Professional Responsibilities

• - Uses reflection to improve instruction
• - Maintains accurate records
• - Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program
• - Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events
• - Actively pursues professional development opportunities
• - Displays a high level of ethics and professionalism in dealing with students and colleagues
• - Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies and is punctual to job assignments and meetings

Qualifications

State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required

Salary/Benefits

Regionally competitive