Middle School Science Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year

Decatur Public School District; Maryland; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public School District is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate must hold an Illinois State certification qualifying for secondary teaching and a Bachelor's Degree. Responsibilities include delivering effective science instruction and participating in curriculum development. The role involves ensuring the well-being of students and conducting classroom management in a busy environment. Salary is based on negotiated agreements, and the position is full-time.

Qualifications

• Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach at the secondary level.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in compliance with curricular requirements.
• Remain current on research and educational developments.
• Participate in curriculum development processes.

Skills

Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff

Human Skills - ability to stimulate students

Planning Skills - developing goals/objectives

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Illinois State certificate qualifying for secondary teaching

Job description

Middle School Science Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 10082

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching
• Date Posted: 4/22/2026
• Date Available: 08/2026

Title

Certified Secondary Teacher

Qualifications

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

Reports To

The Secondary Building Principal

Supervises

• Students
• Student Teachers
• Volunteers
• Assist the Principal with the evaluation of Teaching Assistants

Maintains Liaison With

Parents. Communicates with parents as the teacher deems necessary, or when requested by parents or administrators.

Job Goal

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Teaching in compliance with curricular requirements of the State and of the Board of Education of District 61.
2. Remaining current on research, new developments and literature on education, especially elementary and/or the area of special assignment.
3. Compliance with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements at the school level.
4. 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.
5. Participation from time‑to‑time, in the development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations, on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis.

Major Instructional Functions

1. Instructional Delivery – understanding and ability to use the principles of learning (motivation, reinforcement, retention, transfer) and sound judgment in instructional techniques such as pacing, questioning, grouping, active involvement, and direct vs. indirect instruction.
2. Human Skills – ability to stimulate students, bring enthusiasm to learning, and concern for the dignity of individuals.
3. Planning Skills – ability to develop goals/objectives for content/skills based on evaluation of student needs, aptitude, and learning styles; provision for individual and group learning experiences.
4. Evaluation of Students and Programs – ability to construct and use diagnostic, criterion reference, and student achievement tests, maintain and interpret records for students, parents, administrators, and teachers.
5. Classroom Management – controlling and structuring the learning environment so that students adhere to rules and have opportunities for self‑discipline.
6. Resource Utilization – ability to use available academic and human resources within and outside the school setting.

Terms of Employment

Salary based upon Schedules A & B of the collective negotiated Agreement.

Evaluation

Each employee in contractual continuing service shall be evaluated at least once every two years. Each employee not in continuing contractual service shall be evaluated once every year.

Physical Demands

Handle work dealing mostly with people, objects, equipment in general settings; depth perception and field of vision are important. Employee regularly required to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, pull, push, climb, kneel; walking and standing approximately 50-75% of each shift.

Mental Demands

The Teacher must ensure children are supervised at all times and involved in safe activities. Must handle multiple situations, accidents, and emergencies.

Work Environment

A busy and occasionally noisy environment with multiple concurrent activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities. Teacher will supervise all students at all times.

EEO Statement

Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.

Contract

This position falls under the Decatur Education Association (DEA) Contract - 2022-2026.

Salary Schedule

Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE.

Postings current as of 4/24/2026 1:22:31 AM CST.

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