Frontline Applicant Tracking - Community Unit School District No. 308

Openings as of 3/30/2025

Assistant Principal - Early Childhood (BR)

JobID: 15204





Date Posted:
  3/19/2025


Location:
  Brokaw Early Learning Center


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Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is currently recruiting exceptional candidates for the position of Assistant Principal at Brokaw Early Childhood Center. Qualified candidates will have a valid/registered Professional Educator License with a Principal or General Administrative endorsement, three to five years of experience inclusive of leadership experience at the elementary school level preferred, additional skills required are excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of school improvement process and collaborative leadership style.

The recommended candidate for this position will receive a regionally competitive starting salary ($83,800) depending on educational background and experience. A comprehensive benefits package including Board-paid TRS and THIS contributions, five days paid vacation per year, and 80% district-paid medical (including 100% reimbursement for non-emergency care at Rush affiliated providers on our PPO & HCA plans) and dental insurance. 

Please review the attached job description for more details.


 


Attachment(s):
• Assistant Principal Job Description.pdf



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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Early Childhood Teacher - Leave Cover - 24-25 School Year (BR)

JobID: 14863





Date Posted:
  3/5/2025


Location:
  Brokaw Early Learning Center


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COMPENSATION: Per Teacher Salary Schedule based on education and experience.District 308 grants experience credit on the salary schedule for up to 10 years of prior, verifiable, contractual full-time teaching experience.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA). 

QUALIFICATIONS:
• A valid/registered Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Self Contained General Education endorsement valid for Birth - Grade 3 or Learning Behavior Specialist I endrosement valid for Pre-Kindergarten through Age 22.
• A valid Early Childhood Special Education Approval.
• Recent teaching experience at the elementary level (with the exception of new graduates)
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods and current teaching techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Teacher leads students towards the fulfillment of their potential by translating district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences that will contribute to the development of skills necessary for becoming a mature and responsible individual. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan and prepare for lessons. Evidence of this attribute shall include the following:
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy in instructional practices. This shall include a solid understanding of the content and its prerequisite relationships and connections with other disciplines.
• Applies knowledge of students’ backgrounds, strengths, needs, and interests to plan for groups of students.
• Sets instructional outcomes that reflect high-level learning and curriculum standards. These outcomes are suitable for most students in the class and represent different types of learning which can be assessed. The outcomes shall reflect opportunities to show understanding across the curriculum.
• Utilizes resources available through the school or district to enhance own knowledge, to use in teaching, or for students who need them.
• Designs coherent instruction. Learning shall be aligned to instructional outcomes which coordinate knowledge of content, students, and resources, engaging all students in significant learning.
• Develops student assessments which are aligned with the instructional outcomes and use clear criteria. Uses assessment results to plan for future instruction to meet the needs of students.
2.    Establishes a learning environment that functions effectively. Evidence of this attribute shall include the following:
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport. Interactions between the teacher and students and among students are polite and respectful, reflecting general warmth and caring, and are appropriate to the cultural and developmental differences among groups of students.
• Establishes a culture for learning that is characterized by high expectations for all students and genuine commitment to the subject by both teacher and students. Students demonstrate pride in their work and the teacher consistently reinforces student accomplishments.
• Effectively manages classroom procedures. Little instructional time is lost because of classroom routines and procedures for transitions, handling of supplies, and performance of non-instructional duties, which occur smoothly.
• Effectively manages student behavior by establishing clear standards of conduct, being alert to student behavior at all times, and consistently responding to behaviors appropriately and successfully in a manner that respects the students’ dignity.
• Organizes physical space to ensure safety and accessibility. Ensures that the physical arrangement is appropriate to advance student learning. Makes effective use of physical resources including technology.
3.    Demonstrates effective instruction by engaging students in their learning. Evidence of this attribute shall include the following:
• Utilizes clear oral and written language to effectively communicate with students specific expectations for learning, directions, procedures, and explanations of content.
• Effectively uses questioning which elicits high quality responses. Allows sufficient time for students to respond. Utilizes discussion techniques that successfully engage all students.
• Engages students in learning through activities and assignments, materials, structure and pace which support a high level of rigor and are appropriate for students’ cultures and levels of understanding.
• Utilizes assessments that allow students to be fully aware of their criteria and performance by which they will be evaluated. Monitors the progress of learning, provides feedback which is timely and of high quality, and facilitates student self-assessment and monitoring of progress.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness. Adjusts lessons with minimal disruption. Accommodates students’ questions or interests. Persists in seeking to engage all students in learning through a variety of instructional techniques.
4.    Demonstrates a commitment to high ethical and professional standards and seeks to improve professional practice. Evidence of this attribute shall include the following:
• Reflects on teaching. Reflection will involve making accurate and objective assessments of lessons and using these assessments to improve future instruction.
• Maintains accurate records. Develops effective and efficient systems to maintain accurate information on students’ completion of assignments, students’ progress in learning, and non-instructional records.
• Effectively communicates with families, frequently providing information on the instructional program and the individual student in order to successfully engage families in the learning process.
• Actively participates in the professional learning community. Develops and maintains supportive and cooperative relationships. Seeks to make a substantial contribution to the district by participating in events and projects.
• Grows and develops professionally. Seeks opportunities for professional development based on individual assessment of needs. Actively shares expertise with others and is open to feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
• Demonstrates professionalism through high standards of integrity and ethical conduct. The Complies fully and voluntarily with school and district regulations.
5.    Other Functions:
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective teaching and learning.


 




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Openings as of 3/30/2025

School Social Worker (BR) 25/26 SY

JobID: 14796





Date Posted:
  3/17/2025


Location:
  Brokaw Early Learning Center


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COMPENSATION: Per Teacher Salary Schedule based on education and experience. District 308 grants experience credit on the salary schedule for up to 10 years of prior, verifiable, contractual full-time teaching experience.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA).

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Illinois Professional Educator License with School Social Worker Endorsement 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the school social work profession including associated laws, ethical issues, professional issues and standards; understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity and family systems
• Ability to conduct direct and indirect intervention; effective caseload management, counseling and interviewing skills
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others
• Experience working with students with emotional/behavior disorders preferred
• Proficient in Spanish preferred

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The School Social Worker provides services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and address barriers to learning and achievement.  The School Social Worker contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment by promoting the understanding of the social-emotional development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success and by implementing effective intervention strategies.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Identifies and assesses school, home, and community factors affecting student’s school functioning.
2. Serves as a liaison between families and the school to positively promote collaboration to improve student achievement.
3. Completes social assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
4. Implements appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in students’ behavioral and social interactions.
5. Provides individual and group counseling to students and their families.
6. Provides parent/guardian training on such issues as child development and teacher/parent/student communication.
7. Collaborates with school staff in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
8. Participates as a member of the IEP,MTSS, and other school based teams to develop interventions for promoting students’ academic success.
9. Provides crisis intervention services.
10. Provides social work case management for students and families.
11. Provides staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student articipation in the learning process.
12. Conducts staff development on issues related to social-emotional-environmental factors that impact learning.
13. Conducts social skills groups and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the students.
14. Maintains required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports in adherence with program standards in school social work.
15. Completes risk assessments on referred students.
16. Completes functional behavior assessments on identified students.
17. Completes classroom observations as necessary.
18. Serves as liaison with community agencies and assist in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders.
19. Locates and mobilizes community resources to support the educational program.
20. Participates in activities that promote professional development.
21. Supports and implements District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
22. Adheres to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education. 





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Dedicated Building Sub - Gen Ed (BR)

JobID: 14858





Date Posted:
  2/7/2025


Location:
  Brokaw Early Learning Center


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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 
The Special Education Dedicated Building Substitute is a Substitute Teacher who is assigned to work at a specific building for a pre-determined length of time.  During the term of the assignment, the Special Education Dedicated Building Substitute can expect to work in multiple special education related roles at their site based upon building need as determined by Building Administrators.  Accordingly, they may be responsible for any and/or all aspects of the Special Education Teacher Job Description below depending on the nature of their assignment at the time.  The Dedicated Building Substitute may also be required to perform other special education related duties as assigned when building need doesn’t require them to act as a Substitute Speical Education Teacher.

COMPENSATION:  $150.00 Per Day 

This position will only work Monday - Friday, on regularly scheduled student attendance days. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
 
• Strong desire to educate and concern for the well-being of young people
• Ability to commit to working every school day during the term of the assignment
• Ability to work effectively in both general education and special education environments, at any grade level or subject area at the location
• Valid Professional Educator License, Substitute Teacher License, or Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed as a Paraprofessional
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• Successful completion of a fingerprint based background check (to be completed after hire)
• Written evidence of physical fitness (physical exam) completed within 90 calendar days prior to the starting date, or within 30 calendar days after the starting date

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.) Provide individualized instruction to students in the absence of the assigned teacher.
2.) Provide consultation to staff during team meetings and common planning times in the absence of the assigned teacher.
3.) Submit records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
4.) Work cooperatively with staff to accomplish students' IEP goals and benchmarks.s.
5.) Provide input for student problem-solving.
6.) Consult with classroom teachers and other providers of caseload students.
7.) Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information.
8.) Monitor student progress per regular schedule using the identified tools.
9.) Consult with teachers and other appropriate staff regarding the student's performance in the classroom.
10.) Participate in activities that promote professional development.
11.) Support and implement District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
12.) Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession, and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing speical education.

 




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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Dedicated Building Substitute Teacher - Gen Ed (BR - 2)

JobID: 14334





Date Posted:
  1/8/2025


Location:
  Brokaw Early Learning Center


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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Dedicated Building Substitute is a Substitute Teacher who is assigned to work at a specific building for a pre-determined length of time.  During the term of the assignment, the Dedicated Building Substitute can expect to work in multiple related roles at their site based upon building need as determined by Building Administrators.  Accordingly, they may be responsible for any and/or all aspects of the Teacher Job Description below depending on the nature of their assignment at the time.  The Dedicated Building Substitute may also be required to perform other special education related duties as assigned when building need doesn’t require them to act as a Substitute Teacher.

COMPENSATION:

$150.00 Per Day 

Monday - Friday, on regularly scheduled student attendance days.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 
• Strong desire to educate and concern for the well-being of young people
• Ability to commit to working every school day during the term of the assignment
• Ability to work effectively in both general education and special education environments, at any grade level or subject area at the location
• Valid Professional Educator License, Substitute Teacher License, or Educator License with Stipulations Endorsed as a Paraprofessional
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check (to be completed after hire)
• Written evidence of physical fitness (physical exam) completed within 90 calendar days prior to the starting date, or within 30 calendar days after the starting date
 
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.) Provide individualized instruction to students in the absence of the assigned teacher.
2.) Provide consultation to staff during team meetings and common planning times in the absence of the assigned teacher.
3.) Submit records, reports, and assignments promptly and efficiently.
4.) Work cooperatively with staff to accomplish students' IEP goals and benchmarks.
5.) Provide input for student problem-solving.
6.) Consult with classroom teachers and other providers of caseload students.
7.) Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information.
8.) Monitor student progress per regular schedule using the identified tools.
9.) Consult with teachers and other appropriate staff regarding the student's performance in the classroom.
10.) Participate in activities that promote professional development.
11.) Support and implement District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrative directives.
12.) Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession, and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education.





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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Summer Assessment Team: Occupational Therapist

JobID: 15176





Date Posted:
  3/5/2025


Location:
  Brokaw Early Learning Center


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Early Childhood Summer Assessment Team - Occupational  Therapist 
 
LOCATION:   Brokaw Early Learning Center 
 
DATES:  Inservice:   May 27, 2025 
 
Evaluation Dates: Week of Jun 2, 2025
 
Staffing Dates: Weeks of June 9 and Jun 16, 2025
 
Approximately 40 hours in total 
 
General Description: 
 
In collaboration with team members: 
 
• evaluate early childhood students in a play based format 

• make recommendations regarding eligibility, accommodations, goals, and services.

• Complete evaluation reports, necessary paperwork and attend IEP meetings
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Qualified applicant must:
 
• Hold a current OT license with IDFPR
 
• Demonstrate knowledge of Early Childhood Standards and the  ability to interact appropriately/effectively  with preschool students of various skill levels

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication

• Demonstrate efficient and effective time management skills

• Demonstrate positive collaborative relationships with staff and parents 
 
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
1. Complete an evaluation of fine motor skills and sensory skills  in a play based approach 

2. Use professional judgment to consider gathering additional information from EI or private therapists

3. Utilize all available information to make decisions regarding fine motor delays, sensory differences and educational needs 

4. Produce written reports of evaluation results, make recommendations,  and present results to team members including parents 

5. Contribute to decision making regarding eligibility 

6. Develop goals and objectives; contribute to development of the IEP

7. Collaborate with other team members to complete necessary tasks for each student’s file

8. Performs other related duties as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring  efficient and effective evaluations 

9.  Maintain knowledge of and adherence to special education laws, rules, and regulations.

10.  Maintain and promote confidentiality of student and district records, in accordance with best practice and ethics.
 
 
 
COMPENSATION: $50.00 per hour 
 
REPORTS TO:  Early Childhood Summer Assessment Coordinator





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