Middle School ELA Educator: Inspire Reading & Growth

Chicago Heights School District 170; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 49,144 - 58,966; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Heights School District 170 is seeking a Middle School English Language Arts educator to guide students toward college and career readiness. The role emphasizes rigorous instructional design and data-informed practice to support student growth.

Applicants must hold a valid Public Educators License with an ELA middle school endorsement for grades 5–8 and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Illinois standards, with active license registration in Region 07 South Cook ISC4.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Public Educators License with an English Language Arts Middle School Endorsement for grades 5 through 8.
• In-depth knowledge of Illinois State Reading and Writing Standards. Candidates must register their Professional Educators License with Region 07 South Cook ISC4.

Responsibilities

• Develop rigorous teaching and learning materials for use in class, common formative and summative assessments, homework (practice), projects, and assignments that make use of all student skills and assess their learning.
• Differentiate Illinois State Standards using an inquiry-based learning model, managing student engagement and classroom behavior on a daily basis.
• Organize and maintain a system of accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activitiesachievement and attendance
• Maintain relationships with parents and legal guardians by effectively communicating with all stakeholders in order to keep them informed of their child's progress.
• Through the Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), work collaboratively with other educators, support staff, instructional coaches, and administrators, to provide individualized support for each student and to share best practices while providing meaningful feedback on a daily basis.
• Encourages the development of reading, writing, and flexible thinking skills through the use of a blended learning model and growth mindset.

Education

Public Educators License with ELA Middle School Endorsement (grades 5-8)

Illinois State Reading and Writing Standards knowledge

Job description

Chicago Heights School District 170 is seeking a Middle School English Language Arts educator to guide students toward college and career readiness. The role emphasizes rigorous instructional design and data-informed practice to support student growth.

Applicants must hold a valid Public Educators License with an ELA middle school endorsement for grades 5–8 and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Illinois standards, with active license registration in Region 07 South Cook ISC4.