Duties
POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: Essential Duties and Requirement Details
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the school principal, the elementary school teacher is responsible for guiding the district standards, implementing best-practice instructional techniques and strategies, sustaining an engaging and supportive learning environment, and demonstrating professional responsibilities. In addition, prepares written lesson plans according to the instructional program's objectives that align with the District's guidelines.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Planning, Preparation, and Instruction
- Teaches the district required curriculum
- Aligns content of lessons to district curriculum goals, as well as State and District content standards and benchmark standards
- Lessons include authentic, real-world applications of knowledge and understanding
- Collaborates with all staff to problem solve and identify innovative, practical, and effective differentiation and remediation strategies to meet student learning needs
- Prepares clear, detailed, and organized lesson plans for substitute teachers, including student emergency information
- Plans for assessment of student learning, both formative and summative, and communicates results via written and oral standards (?)
- Honors and ensures that legal mandates are integrated effectively into the classroom setting wherever applicable, as laid forth by both 504 Plans and Individual Education Plans (IEP); ensures plans for English Learners are followed
- Maintains accurate records of critical student information such as grades, behaviors and medical conditions; and is aware of the care and detail required
Classroom Management
- Maintains a safe, orderly, and engaged classroom
- Develops a classroom culture that emphasizes respect and dignity for individual differences and expects all students to achieve at high levels
- Creates effective classroom procedures and routines
- Builds and maintains positive relationships with students and all other stakeholders
Communication and Technology
- Provides prompt and informative communication with parents regarding curriculum and classroom expectations and outcomes
- Responds to parent inquiries and ensures that responses are in line with the district expectations
- Collaborates with colleagues and engages in respectful discourse
- Establishes appropriate, respectful dialogue with special education staff to address a variety of student needs, including but not limited to behavior, academic, and social/emotional learning
- Responds to parent inquiries timely and in line with districts expectations
- Integrates prescribed technology/instructional media to enhance instruction learning
- Keeps current and up-to-date as technology evolves
- Understands legal, ethical, and social issues as they apply to responsible and acceptable use of the internet and other digital resources (see employee handbook, pg.30)
Accountability
- Attends staff, department mentor/mentee, and in-service meetings as required by contract
- Supervises students (according to RIEA Contract Agreement)
- Participates in various Professional Development activities
- Collaborates to support and develop partnerships with colleagues
- Follows all expectations required of teachers according to the RIEA Contract Agreement and RIMSD policies
Qualifications
Required Education:
Successful completion of all student teaching requirements and coursework required to obtain the appropriate teaching certificate(s) issued by the State of Illinois Board of Education.
Certifications, and Licenses:
Teachers must possess at least one of the following:
- Valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
- Professional Educator License (PEL), Educator License with Stipulations (ELS), or a Substitute License.
Salary/Benefits
Salary Range: $49.432 - $78,335
At Rock Island-Milan School District #41, we believe in taking care of our team members, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and peace of mind.
Our healthcare benefits, provided by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, include two PPO plans that give you the freedom to choose your in-network healthcare provider without the need for a referral. Whether you opt for the high deductible or low deductible plan, you'll have access to top-notch medical care that fits your needs.
We also offer a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) program through TASC, allowing you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health/medical and dependent care expenses. Enrollment starts in November, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to save on your healthcare costs.
In addition to medical coverage, our benefits package includes:
- MD Live Virtual Visits: Convenient access to healthcare professionals from the comfort of your home.
- MetLife Supplemental Term Life Insurance: Extra protection for you and your loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for personal and work-related challenges.
- MetLife Vision and Dental Plans: Options for both high and low coverage to keep your smile and vision in top shape.
- MetLaw (Hyatt Legal) Services: Legal assistance when you need it most.
- MetLife Accident and Hospital Indemnity Coverage: Added financial protection in case of unexpected events.
- CII Issue Age Plan: Flexible options tailored to your stage in life.
We are committed to providing benefits that enhance your quality of life and ensure you feel supported every step of the way. Join us at RIMSD#41, where your well-being is our priority!
How to Apply
Please complete the online application.