Elementary Teacher
Revised: March 2025
Perm/contract: 25/26 | Department: Core Instruction |
Primary Reporting Location: TBD | Level: 1st & 2nd Grade |
Salary: In accordance with Oak Park Teachers Association Collective | Date Available: SY25-26 |
| Benefits: Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available
Leaves: Paid sick, and personal days provided.
Pre-Tax Retirement Plans (e.g.403b) available
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Portrait of a District 97 Leader:
Champions the vision of the school district
Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
Generates a culture of care for, learning with, and service to the community
Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators, and staff in all roles
Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning, and equity
Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
About This Role
The job of the Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as an instructional leader with the specific responsibility of supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom dynamics; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress in support of the district’s equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.
Essential Role Responsibilities:
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Applying Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
Knowing and Valuing Students
Setting Instructional Outcomes
Using Resources Efficiently
Planning Coherent Instruction
Knowing and Valuing Students
Designing and Analyzing Assessments
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Cultivating Respectful and Affirming Environments
Fostering a Culture for Learning
Maintaining Purposeful Environments
Supporting Positive Behavior
Organizing Spaces for Learning
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Communicating About Purpose and Content
Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
Engaging Students in Learning
Using Assessment for Learning
Responding Flexibly to Student Needs
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Engaging in Reflective Practice
Documenting Student Progress
Engaging Families and Communities
Contributing to School Community and Culture
Growing and Developing Professionally
Acting in Service of Students
Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies and curriculum alignment with standards.
Familiarity with district policies and procedures related to curriculum coordination and instructional support.
Dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy.
Competent in operating standard office and classroom equipment, including computers and assigned software.
Capability to understand and relate to students with special needs.
Adherence to District organization, operations, policies, and objectives, as well as department and program goals.
Skillful interpretation, application, and explanation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Effective communication, cooperation, and maintenance of cooperative working relationships with others.
Accurate analysis of situations and adoption of effective courses of action.
Ability to prioritize and schedule work efficiently.
Proficient in maintaining records and preparing reports.
Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS and EXPERIENCE:
- Must hold an appropriate valid Illinois Professional Educators License with appropriate LBS1 endorsement, and elementary education endorsement
- English as a second language endorsement preferred
- Previous experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the performance of light work—which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.