QUALIFICATIONS:
- Holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited University or College
- Meets all licensure requirements including teaching or specialist area endorsement in the state of Illinois
- Demonstrates current pedagogical practices in the classroom through participation in a professional learning community
- Demonstrates ability to utilize a variety of data sources and problem-solving structures in order to ensure the academic and social-emotional success of all students. Makes data-driven decisions using formative and summative assessments
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Planning and Preparation - Demonstrates content knowledge and makes connections between content and all relevant disciplines.
- Understands child and adolescent development and displays an understanding of how students learn.
- Establishes and clearly articulates instructional outcomes based upon district curriculum guidelines, state standards, and/or content standards.
- Utilizes personnel resources as appropriate to enhance content and pedagogical knowledge.
- Provides relevant instructional goals that represent significant cognitive challenge with differentiation and meaningful learning.
- Uses assessment results to plan and modify instruction.
- Participates in IEP conferences including the preparation of IEP goals and paperwork in compliance with established laws, regulations, district policies and procedures.
2. Classroom Environment - Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
- Establishes a culture for learning.
- Establishes and manages classroom procedures to maximize learning.
- Effectively manages student behavior through the establishment of rules and clear expectations that are fair and conducive to learning.
- Assures the classroom is safe and learning is equally accessible to all students.
3. Instruction - Communicates expectations for learning to students clearly and accurately.
- Uses questioning and discussion techniques to successfully engage all students in the learning process.
- Engages students in the learning process through intellectual involvement with the content or active construction of understanding.
- Uses formative and summative assessments to inform instructional process.
- Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to ensure that all students learn.
4. Professional Responsibilities - Reflects on teaching for improvement opportunities.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Communicates with students and families about student progress, respects cultural norms, and engages families in the instructional program.
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with colleagues who demonstrate mutual support and cooperation.
- Seeks professional development opportunities and welcomes professional feedback.
- Provides all services/modifications as required by an IEP in an integrated model.
- Displays high standards of integrity and ethical conduct and fully complies with school and district regulations.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: - Employment determined by school calendar.
- Salary and benefits to be established in the Negotiated Agreement with the Board of Education. Commensurate with Experience, however starting salary for 2025-26 School Year is $52,932.
- Health, dental, and life insurance benefits offered
EVALUATION:
The School Principal and/or immediate administrative supervisor will serve as the evaluator with the evaluation incorporating the guidelines established in the Evaluation Plan for Licensed Staff.
BEGINNING DATE: August 2025
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