Teacher English

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision and Dental

FSA/LFSA and Dependent Care

Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

TRS, 403B/457

Job summary

Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 seeks an English teacher for a high school setting. The candidate will plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons, communicate progress to families, and maintain timely grade data in district systems.

The role requires an Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements and active registration in Will County/Region 56. Duties include collaboration with staff, participation in professional development, and potential

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required for position and registered in Will County/Region 56
• Certificate of good health signed by a licensed medical provider

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on District and Illinois State Standards aligned curriculum.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Diligent in entering student grade information into appropriate computer databases in a timely manner.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Conduct and interpret formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Meet regularly with support teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems.
• Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses, conferences, or extra-curricular activities.
• Willing to coach a sport or sponsor activities outside the regularly scheduled work day.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ English
• Date Posted: 10/9/2026
• Location: Plainfield East High School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Salary placement shall be made by the Board or the Board designee and is commensurate with education and experience pursuant to the APT Negotiated Agreement.
  • Previous experience credit granted for up to a maximum of four (4) years of verified relevant experience.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical/Vision and Dental,FSA/LFSA and Dependent Care,Life & AD&D Insurance,Employee Assistance Program (EAP),Tuition Reimbursement,TRS,403B/457
  • For more information, please feel free to refer to the information provided in the APT contract available on our website Contract Information

FTE:

• 1.0
• Full time Position
  • 9 Month Position

Description:

• Plan and instruct students on District and Illinois State Standards aligned curriculum.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Diligent in entering student grade information into appropriate computer databases in a timely manner.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Conduct and interpret formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Meet regularly with support teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met by enriching or modifying lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
• Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed. Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses,conferences, or extra-curricular activities.
• Willing to coach a sport or sponsor activities outside the regularly scheduled work day.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Please refer to the attached job description.

Qualifications:

• Valid State of IllinoisProfessional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required for position and registered in Will County/Region 56
• Certificate of good health signed by a licensed medical provider