Teacher Biology (Streamwood High School)

School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Biology Teacher for summer sessions. This role involves creating engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs, implementing effective teaching strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment. You'll collaborate with colleagues and communicate student progress to parents, ensuring that all students achieve their highest potential. If you're dedicated to making a difference in students' lives during the summer months, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; teaching experience preferred.
• Must have Illinois Professional Educators License with Biology endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements educational programs for summer students.
• Creates a conducive learning environment and assesses student progress.

Skills

Knowledge of Common Core State Standards

Use of instructional technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related subject

Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL)

Job description

Teacher Biology (Streamwood High School)

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Position / Title: Teacher Biology (Streamwood High School) Bargaining Unit: SUM Department/Location: Office of Schools and Equity & Innovation Calendar Days: 45 Reports To: Summer School Administrator JD Revision Date: 01/03/2025 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To provide quality educational experiences during the summer for students requiring intervention for academic promotion.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines, and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Implements current district curriculum and content that is grade level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives/targets for all lessons, units and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements schools improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related subject from a regionally accredited university.
• Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with a High School (HS) Biology or Science-Biology endorsement required; OR
• The following endorsements are also acceptable: HS Science-Chemistry, HS Science-Earth & Space Science, HS Science-Environmental, HS Science-Physics.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
  
  

Experience / Knowledge

• Must demonstrate knowledge of Common Core State Standards
• Must exhibit willingness and capacity to use all forms of current instructional technology.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
  
  

Terms of Employment

• This is a temporary position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. U-46 reserves the right to terminate the position by the third day of student attendance if a minimum number of students do not register or enroll.
  
  

Summer School Location: Streamwood High School

Summer school occurs Monday through Friday with no school on June 19, 2025 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Staff must be available on all days during the summer school sessions.

Staff hours: 7:30 am to 1:15 pm.

Student school day: 7:45 am to 1:00 pm.

Summer School Rate: $44.85 (with TRS)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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