Middle School Science Teacher - Inspire Inquiry & Growth

Chicago Heights School District 170; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a certified Middle School Science Educator for grades 6-8. The ideal candidate will hold a Public Educators License with a General Science Endorsement for grades 5-8 and be knowledgeable about Illinois State Standards and NGSS.

You will report to the Building Principal and contribute to a rigorous, inquiry-based learning environment. Responsibilities include developing materials, differentiating instruction, maintaining student records, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Public Educators License with a General Science Middle School Endorsement for grades 5 through 8.
• In-depth knowledge of Illinois State Standards, Next Generation Science 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 Next Generation Science Standards (Illinois State Learning 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 activities—achievement 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.

Skills

Public Educators License

General Science Endorsement

Illinois State Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

Classroom management

Parent communication

Education

Public Educators License with General Science Endorsement (5-8)

Job description

Applitrack is seeking a certified Middle School Science Educator for grades 6-8. The ideal candidate will hold a Public Educators License with a General Science Endorsement for grades 5-8 and be knowledgeable about Illinois State Standards and NGSS.

You will report to the Building Principal and contribute to a rigorous, inquiry-based learning environment. Responsibilities include developing materials, differentiating instruction, maintaining student records, and communicating with families.