Language Arts Teacher (3435)

Dunlap School District #323; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Dunlap, Illinois, is seeking a Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves creating a positive learning environment, collaborating with educators, and using data to monitor student progress. Candidates must possess a State of Illinois Professional Educator License with the appropriate endorsements. This teaching position requires strong classroom management skills and engagement techniques to support student learning.

Qualifications

• Licensed teacher in Illinois with necessary endorsements.
• Experience in creating a positive learning environment.
• Ability to engage students and adapt teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment of respect and rapport.
• Plan and deliver differentiated instruction.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of content and pedagogy

Ability to communicate effectively with students

Flexibility and responsiveness in instruction

Classroom management skills

Collaboration with educators

Education

State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements

Job description

Position Title

Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher (3435) JobID: 5165

Details

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching
• Date Posted: 3/25/2026
• Location: Dunlap Middle School
• Date Available: 08/01/2026

This position begins with the 2026-2027 school year.

Reports To

Building Principal

Position Objective

The teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the intellectual, personal and social development of all students. The teacher works collaboratively with all educators. The teacher uses data to determine learning priorities, monitor progress and assess instruction and student achievement. The teacher addresses the needs of students not achieving.

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 be 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 adjustments 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

Additional Functions

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required