TEACHER SCIENCE (0.6 SCI GR 8/ 0.4 SCI ML GR 8)

Illinois School District U-46; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 54,620 - 66,757; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Secondary Teacher in Science based at Kenyon Woods Middle School. In this role, you will ensure that students have access to high-quality instruction and engage them in collaborative learning as well as critical thinking.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and an appropriate educator license, showing strong skills in communication and team collaboration. The position is a 10-month role, offering a starting salary of $60,689.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in a school setting is preferred.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team that is collaborative and focused on student success.
• Strong organizational skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Create a safe, respectful, and conducive learning environment.
• Assess students and provide regular feedback.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Critical thinking

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Educator License (PEL, ELS-CTE)

Job description

TEACHER SCIENCE (0.4 SCI GR 6/ 0.6 SCI ML GR 7) JobID: 45957

• Position Type: Teacher Middle School/ Science
• Date Posted: 6/24/2026
• Location: Kenyon Woods Middle School
• Date Available: 08/24/2026
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title: Secondary Teacher Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: TBD Work Days: 184 Reports To: Building Principal JD Revision Date: 3/2/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

School District U-46 Secondary Teachers work to ensure all U-46 students have access to high quality, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction. They are relentless in their pursuit of planning lessons in alignment to grade level standards; engaging students in texts and tasks that require collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking; and providing regular and ongoing feedback to support growth and proficiency for all students. U-46 Secondary Teachers also value their own professional growth and engage in ongoing professional learning and seek feedback to continuously improve their practice.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Strives to implement by the performance of job responsibilities the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Provides students with clarity of instructional purpose and delivers content accurately.
• Creates an environment that is safe, respectful, supportive, and challenging as well as conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and needs of the students.
• Develops classroom routines and procedures with students to ensure effective management and collective ownership of the classroom environment.
• Engages students in important learning through well-designed activities, questions, and discussion that invite higher‑order thinking, develop reasoning skills, and create the opportunity to engage thoughtfully with others' thinking and ideas.
• Provides equitable access to rigorous content for all students.
• Formatively and summatively assesses students and provides regular daily feedback as well as formal progress reports.
• Actively participates in continuous professional learning opportunities through an inquiry‑based, growth‑focused, and results‑oriented approach to professional engagement.
• Collaborates with colleagues frequently to improve and share practice.
• Adheres to the published policies and procedures distributed by the district.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes and/or performs or provides assigned duties and services in the locations and times designated.
• Works professionally and cooperatively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with specialized needs.
• Prepares for assigned tasks and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by laws and district policy.
• Assists the administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes and/or performs or provides assigned duties and services in the locations and at the times designated including: in‑person instruction, hybrid instruction, asynchronous and/or synchronous instruction.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Appropriate Educator License (PEL, ELS‑CTE) with required endorsement(s).

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience working with students in a school setting is preferred. Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team that is collaborative, student‑centered, and results‑driven.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge in fundamental principles of teacher and learning.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate professionalism by managing time effectively, working with various stakeholders, and engaging in continuous learning.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift/carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Stooping, bending, reaching and working at a student's level when necessary.
• Must work indoors and outdoors.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10‑month position (184 days). Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.