Teacher - ELA/Social Studies

Peoria Public Schools District 150; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Peoria is looking for a Middle School Language Arts teacher. The role involves planning and implementing study programs, creating a supportive classroom environment, and evaluating student progress. Candidates must hold a valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate and a bachelor’s degree or higher. The position offers a salary based on education and experience per collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate with endorsements.
• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of study.
• Create a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Evaluate students and provide progress reports.
• Communicate regularly with students and parents.
• Regularly evaluate students and provide progress reports.
• Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
• Communicate with students and parents or guardians regularly.
• Enforce policies and rules governing student life and conduct; maintain classroom order.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees.
• Execute other duties as assigned by the principal or administrator.

Skills

Valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate

Classroom management

Communication with students and parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Illinois State Teaching Certificate with endorsements

Job description

Position Type: Middle School Teaching / Language Arts

Location: Mark Bills Middle School

Date Posted: 3/15/2023

Date Available: 03/15/2023

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.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• 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.

Experience

None required.

Application Procedure

Please apply on our website: https://www.peoriapublicschools.org

Additional Information

Salary based on education and experience based on the collective bargaining agreement.