Middle School English Language Arts Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time position involves planning and delivering engaging lessons aligned with district standards while adapting to meet the diverse needs of students. The ideal candidate will foster a positive learning environment, assess student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional practices. This role is perfect for passionate educators eager to make a significant impact on students' academic journeys and personal growth in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with ELA endorsements required.
• Candidates with additional endorsements are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance curriculum and meet individual student needs.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Assessment and Evaluation

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

Endorsements in ELA (6-8)

Job description

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) JobID: 13548

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ English Language Arts
• Date Posted:
  3/20/2025
• Location:
  Hill Middle School
• Date Available:
  08/2025

Description: Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a full time position.

Job Summary:

1. Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
2. Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
3. Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
4. Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.
5. Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
6. Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
7. Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other grade level or departmental teachers and support teachers to plan instruction across classrooms and to incorporate lessons across subjects.
8. Meet regularly with support teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs met.
9. Assign work, instructions or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
10. Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
11. Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
12. Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.
13. Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
14. Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
15. Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
16. Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements in: ELA (6-8). Candidates with additional endorsements are preferred.

Rate of pay: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 25-26 Teacher Salary Schedule can be found here: IPEA 2025-2026 Salary & Stipend Schedule

Benefits: Benefits as described in the IPEA contract can be found here: IPEA Contract 2022-26

Working Conditions: Middle school.

Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.