PRE-K TEACHER

Peoria Public Schools District 150; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria Public School District 150 seeks a qualified Teacher to deliver planned instruction and maintain a positive learning environment. The role requires a valid Illinois teaching certificate with endorsements, a Bachelor's degree or higher, and adherence to district policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, maintaining records, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in their subject area registered with the Peoria County Regional Office of Education.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of study employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting District goals and objectives.
• Create a classroom and school environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and well being of students under his/her direct supervision.
• Maintain written lesson plans, identifying clear objectives for all lessons, and submit for administrative review as required.
• Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
• Communicate with students and parents or guardians on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees.
• Perform such other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or administrative designee.

Education

Illinois teaching certificate

Bachelor's degree or higher

LBS1 Endorsement

Job description

PEORIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 150

Job Description

Position Title:

Teacher

Department:

As per assignment

Reports To:

Principal

Supervises:

Does not apply

Performance Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement a program of study employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting District goals and objectives.
• Create a classroom and school environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and well being of students under his/her direct supervision.
• Maintain written lesson plans, identifying clear objectives for all lessons, and submit for administrative review as required.
• Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
• Communicate with students and parents or guardians on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees.
• Perform such other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or administrative designee.

In addition to the above responsibilities, teachers are expected to follow the work year as outlined annually by the Board of Education. Currently, teachers are expected to report for 180 working days. Please be aware that the working year (180 days) for teachers is greater than the student contact days.

Knowledge and Critical Skills:

1. Valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in their subject area registered with the Peoria County Regional Office of Education.
2. Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience:

1. None required.

Environmental Conditions:

1. General school classroom / office environment

Physical Demands:

1. Light lifting

ADA:

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Terms of Employment:

180 days

Evaluation:

School Principal or administrative designee

Salary:

Teacher salary as per current contract language

Qualifications:

• MUST HAVE A VALID ILLINOIS TEACHING CERTIFICATE REGISTERED IN PEORIA COUNTY AND AN LBS1 ENDORSEMENT
• MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL, TB TEST, AND DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING
• MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

Salary:

• BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, PER THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT