Science Teacher - Biology and Chemistry

Community Unit School District 300; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Unit School District 300 is seeking a High School Science Teacher (Biology and Chemistry) for the 2026-2027 school year. Full-time, 1.0 FTE, onsite assignment in Hampshire Township, IL. The role requires Illinois licensure with High School Science endorsements; ESL endorsements are a plus.

Teamwork, collaboration, and ongoing professional growth are emphasized. The teacher will deliver biology and chemistry instruction, implement district standards, maintain student progress records,

Qualifications

• Illinois licensure with High School Science endorsement(s).
• English as a Second Language endorsement(s) preferred.
• Knowledge of 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.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the resources provided by the District.
• Prepare for classes and demonstrate written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourage students to meet standards of classroom behavior and report compliance information as required.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to students’ needs and locations.
• Strive to implement the District's educational goals and objectives, including familiarity with RTI and Common Core standards.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress regularly and maintain accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Uphold school rules and assist with disciplinary and administrative regulations.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside instructional hours when appropriate.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with staff to plan instructional goals and methods.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and materials.
• Share responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Maintain open communication with students and parents regarding academic and behavioral progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Reflection and improvement

Job description

2026-2027 School Year

Full-time (1.0 FTE)

High School Science Teacher - Biology and Chemistry

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 High School Science endorsement(s). English as a Second Language endorsement(s) preferred. 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.

Selection Process

Applicants will be reviewed by building's hiring supervisor.