Science Teacher - 26/27 SY

Community Unit School District 300; Dundee Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 300 is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This 1.0 FTE position requires Illinois licensure with Middle School Science endorsement and a strong foundation in college readiness skills and Common Core standards.

The successful candidate will create a positive classroom environment, implement diverse instructional methods, and collaborate with staff to meet instructional goals.

Qualifications

• Illinois licensure with Middle School Science endorsement is required.
• Knowledge of college readiness skills and Common Core standards preferred.
• Teamwork and collaboration are required; reflect and improve practice.
• Strong communication with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and report to the administrator information about student compliance with behavioral expectations.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the location and student needs.
• Implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals, with emphasis on RTI and Common Core standards.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and district policies.
• Uphold school rules and board policy.
• Be available to students/parents outside instructional hours when required.
• Attend meetings and collaborate on instructional goals and materials.
• Support co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Foster open communication with students and parents about academic and behavioral progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Communication

Classroom management

Education

Illinois licensure with Middle School Science endorsement

Knowledge of college readiness skills

Experience with Common Core standards

Reflection and continuous improvement mindset

Job description

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and report to the appropriate administrator information about individual student compliance with school and district behavioral expectations, and state and federal laws.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Reading training/background preferred with a strong knowledge of Response to Intervention and Common Core State Standards.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attend and participate in meetings involving the faculty and other participants that are of reasonable length and address a relevant educational topic as a legitimate function and obligation of professional educators.
• Collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Collaborate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.

2026-2027 School Year

Middle School Science Teacher (1.0 FTE)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and report to the appropriate administrator information about individual student compliance with school and district behavioral expectations, and state and federal laws.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Reading training/background preferred with a strong knowledge of Response to Intervention and Common Core State Standards.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attend and participate in meetings involving the faculty and other participants that are of reasonable length and address a relevant educational topic as a legitimate function and obligation of professional educators.
• Collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Collaborate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.

Qualifications

Illinois licensure with Middle School Science endorsement(s). Knowledge of the college readiness skills and experience with common core standards are preferred. Team work and collaboration are required, along with reflection and a desire to continually improve your practice.