School Counselor 6-8th grade

Rockford Public School District 205; Rockford (TN); On-site; USD 43,642 - 91,830; Full time

Job summary

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205 in Rockford, TN is seeking a Teacher to plan, deliver, and assess engaging instructional activities aligned with district standards. The role fosters inquiry-based learning and uses diverse materials and technologies to meet a broad student population.

The teacher will maintain accurate records, communicate student progress to families, participate in PLCs, and support a safe, inclusive classroom environment per district policies.

Qualifications

• Illinois teaching license and endorsements required.
• Experience with district curriculum and PLC participation.
• Ability to implement inquiry-based instruction.
• Ability to use varied instructional strategies and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instructional activities that enable active learning.
• Engage students in inquiry-based instruction.
• Provide diverse learning materials and resources.
• Use varied instructional strategies to meet diverse learners.
• Maintain records as required by law and district policies.
• Create safe learning environments.
• Maintain discipline per code of conduct.
• Communicate progress to students and families.
• Participate in PLC and data-driven instruction.
• Use technology to enhance learning.

Skills

Character values

Communication

Student relationships

Teaching practices

Instructional strategies

Standards knowledge

Grade records

Education

Illinois Teaching License with endorsements

Job description

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Teacher

Job Code: 7060

Department: Curriculum

Supervisor: Building Principal

Date: 1/10/2020

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Range: $43,642 - $91,830 per year. Placement on the salary schedule is based on verified, comparable education and experience. For more information on range placement, please review the REA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Purpose of the Position

The Teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
2. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
4. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
5. Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction.
6. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
7. Uses a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
8. Considers equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
9. Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
10. Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
11. Demonstrates a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.
12. Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations as well as the district's student code of conduct.
13. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
14. Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
15. Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum.
16. Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data-based decision making for students.
17. Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

Qualifications

Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
2. Ability to effectively communicate with all school stakeholders.
3. Ability to develop relationships with students and parents.
4. Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques.
5. Knowledge of best teaching and assessing practices.
6. Working knowledge of State and National Standards.
7. Ability to organize and maintain student records which includes gradebooks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Board‑paid TRS (Teachers' Retirement System)
• Optional 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Working Conditions

Moderate in‑district travel as well as intermittent in‑state and out‑of‑state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

Other

This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.

Physical Aspects of the Position

• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like, using feet, legs, hands and/or arms.
• Balancing – Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or irregularly moving surfaces.
• Stooping – Bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
• Kneeling – Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching – Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling – Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing – Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking – Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Pushing – Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling – Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting – Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• Finger use – Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with the fingers or hand rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Grasping – Applying pressure to an object with the fingers or palm.
• Talking – Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word, conveying detailed or spoken instructions accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing – Perceiving the nature of sounds and receiving detailed information through oral communication.
• Repetitive motions – Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

The Visual Acuity Requirements Including Color, Depth Perception and Field of Vision

• Machine Operations – Inspection, close assembly, clerical, administration. Minimum standard for those primarily dealing with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading or visual inspection.
• Mechanics – Skilled tradespeople. Minimum standard for those working with machines such as power tools, lathes, or drills.
• Mobile Equipment – Minimum standard for those operating cars, trucks, forklifts, cranes or high equipment.
• Other – Minimum standard basis on accuracy and neatness of work for janitors, sweepers, etc.

Conditions the Worker Will Be Subject To in This Position

• The worker is subject to inside environment conditions.
• The worker is subject to outside environment conditions.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions.
• The worker is not required to work in extreme heat or cold for periods greater than one hour.
• The worker is required to tolerate noise that may necessitate shouting.
• The worker is exposed to various hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.

tative and not necessarily all inclusive.