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

DuPage ROE; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a dedicated Middle School Teacher for Social Studies at Crone Middle School. This full-time role involves developing lesson plans, conducting assessments, and collaborating with other educators to ensure student success. Ideal candidates will hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Illinois Professional Educator License.
• Endorsements in Social Studies and ELA for grades 6-8 required.
• Additional endorsements are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students based on District standards.
• Conduct assessments to monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Classroom Management

Education

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License

Endorsements in Social Studies (6-8) and ELA (6-8)

Additional endorsements preferred

Job description

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching / Social Studies

Date Posted:
5/19/2025

Location:
Crone Middle School

Date Available:
08/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Indian Prairie School District 204

Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.

Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.

Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.

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.

Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.

Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.

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.

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 are met.

Assign work, instructions, or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify, and provide regular feedback.

Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.

Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.

Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing, and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.

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.

Enforce and support school policies, philosophies, and objectives with students and parents.

Participate in staff development and school improvement activities to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.

Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled workday such as orientation, open houses, or conferences.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

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:

Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.

Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.

Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.

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.

Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.

Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.

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.

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 are met.

Assign work, instructions, or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify, and provide regular feedback.

Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.

Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment, applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.

Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing, and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.

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.

Enforce and support school policies, philosophies, and objectives with students and parents.

Participate in staff development and school improvement activities to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.

Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled workday 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: Social Studies (6-8) and 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.