Teacher - Grade 5

Peoria Public Schools District 150; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Illinois is seeking an Elementary School Teacher for Glen Oak School. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging lessons, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and evaluating students' progress. A valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor's degree are required. This role provides a dynamic opportunity for educators passionate about fostering student growth within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate with endorsements registered.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of study.
• Create a conducive classroom environment.
• Evaluate students and provide progress reports.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide progress reports.
• Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
• Communicate with students and parents/guardians regularly.
• Assist administration in enforcing policies on student life and conduct and maintain classroom order.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees.
• Perform other duties assigned by principal or designee.

Education

Illinois State Teaching Certificate with endorsements

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Self Contained

Date Posted: 11/9/2021

Location: Glen Oak School

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.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 8:39:38 AM CST.

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