TEACHER GRADE 1

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking an Elementary Teacher to implement the district curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students. The role requires collaboration with colleagues and parents, and regular assessment to guide instruction.

The position is 9-months with salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education; starting salary is $60,689, and the educator will work under the Building Principal’s supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required.
• Appropriate Illinois teaching certificate required.
• Ignite positions require Gifted Education Boot Camp completed within first year.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study following district guidelines and student needs.
• Implements research-based teaching strategies to engage all students.
• Creates a learning environment with effective communication and feedback.
• Implements current district curriculum and grade-level material.
• Sets objectives and guides learning toward curriculum mastery.
• Participates in school improvement plans and district strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students and parents regularly.
• Uses formative and summative assessments to drive instruction.
• Maintains records as required by law and district policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with staff/parents

Assessment for learning

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Illinois teaching certificate

Gifted Education Boot Camp (Ignite position) within first year

Job description

Position/Title: Teacher Elementary

BargainingUnit: ETA Department/Location: Elementary Schools

CalendarDays: 184 ReportsTo: Building Principal

JDRevision Date: 03/10/2026 Supervises: N/A

Function/PositionSummary

To implement the U-46 curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, 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 through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction 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.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related subject from accredited university (Required).
• Appropriate Illinois teaching certificate (Required).
• Ignite positions only: Educational requirement for this position: The Center for Talent Development's Gifted Education Boot Camp, must be completed within the first year of teaching an ignite position. The course includes a minimum of 15 hours of professional development activities.

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS2014).
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the RtI process and tiered instruction and interventions.
• Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary for hiring.
  • Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade (Preferred).
  • Recent experience in the sought position (Preferred).

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 9-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.