Teacher Kindergarten DL

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

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Teacher Elementary to implement the district curriculum with fidelity and deliver bilingual instruction that supports student achievement.

The role emphasizes planning aligned with Illinois Learning Standards, using RtI processes, collaborating with staff and families, and maintaining accurate records while promoting positive classroom discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related subject from an accredited university.
• Illinois teaching certificate is required.
• Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS2014) and RtI processes.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and meets individual student needs and abilities.
• Implements research-based teaching strategies engaging all students across cultural backgrounds.
• Creates a learning environment that motivates students and provides constructive feedback.
• Implements district curriculum and grade-appropriate subject matter.
• Establishes clear objectives and guides learning toward curriculum mastery.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and families regularly as requested by administration.

Skills

RtI knowledge

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related subject

Illinois teaching certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Teacher Bilingual/ Bilingual Elementary School
• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position/Title:TeacherElementary

BargainingUnit: ETA Department/Location: ElementarySchools

CalendarDays:184 ReportsTo:BuildingPrincipal

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

Function/PositionSummary

ToimplementtheU-46curriculumandinitiativeswithfidelitytoimproveacademicachievementforallstudents.

JobDuties/ Responsibilities

• Plansaprogramofstudythatfollowsdistrictguidelinesand,asmuchaspossible,meetstheindividual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implementsresearched-basedteachingstrategiesthatengageallstudents;acknowledgingarangeof abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Createsanenvironmentconducivetolearningandmotivatesstudentsthrougheffectivecommunication and evaluative feedback.
• Implementscurrentdistrictcurriculumandsubjectmatterthatisgradelevelappropriate.
• Plansforandguidesthelearning processtowardthemasteryof curriculumgoals, andestablishesclear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implementsschoolimprovementplansandstrategies.
• Collaborateswithcolleagues,students,and/orparentsonaregularbasis,andasrequestedbythe administration.
• Implementsformativeandsummativeassessmentsofstudentprogresstodriveinstructionand communicates progress to students and parents.
• Setshighexpectationsforstudentachievementandbehaviorandmotivatesstudentstoworktotheir highest potential.
• Assistsinthereferralanddiagnosisof studentswithlearningdifficulties,seekingassistancefromother school personnel as required.
• Workscooperativelywithbuildingprincipaland/ordirectorinassessinghis/herteachingstrengthsand weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participatesoncurriculum,personnel,policyorprofessionaldevelopmentcommitteesrelatedtothe educational program.
• Maintainsaccurate,complete,andcorrectrecordsasrequiredbylawanddistrictpolicy.
• Assistsadministrationinimplementingstudentdisciplinepoliciesandmaintainsorderinarea(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performsotherdutiesas assigned.

Education

• Bachelor'sdegreeinrelatedsubjectfromaccrediteduniversity(Required).
• AppropriateIllinoisteachingcertificate(Required).

Experience/ Knowledge

• KnowledgeoftheIllinoisLearningStandards(CCSS2014).
• KnowledgeofandabilitytoimplementtheRtIprocessandtieredinstructionandinterventions.
• Teachingexperienceispreferred,butnotnecessaryforhiring.
  • Experienceinatleastoneofthegradelevelsofamulti-grade(Preferred).
  • Recentexperienceinthesoughtposition(Preferred).

PhysicalDemands

• Requiresprolongedsittingorstanding.
• Occasionallyrequiresphysicalexertiontomanuallymove,liftcarry,pull,orpushheavyobjectsor materials.
• Occasionalstooping,bending,andreaching.

Termsof Employment

• Thisisa9-month position.
• SalaryandbenefitsasestablishedbytheBoardofEducation.
• The starting salary for this position is $60,689.