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Duties

  1. Teaches District approved curriculum.
  2. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
  3. Plans a program of study, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
  4. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
  5. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  6. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules.
  7. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
  8. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students.
  9. Assists in diagnosing the learning disabilities of students, with the assistance of district specialists.
  10. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
  11. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
  12. Remains available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, such as parent teacher conferences.
  13. Performs all other duties reasonably related to position as may be assigned by Building Administrator or Superintendent.

Qualifications

  1. Hold an IL Professional Educator License (PEL) to teach Middle School ELA as required by the State.
  2. Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets. 
  3. Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
  4. Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
  5. Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner

Salary/Benefits

Salary range $45,665-$71,840 depending on years of experience and education levels, this salary includes 2/3 TRS.  The District will inherit 100% of TRS in the 26-27 SY.  All full time staff are eligible for group benefits.  

Additional Notes

 

This position will begin with the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Other extracurricular activity positions may be available as well. This position will remain open until filled with a qualified applicant.

We employ a New Teacher Mentor to support incoming staff to our District.  Furthermore, we generally experience small class sizes giving us the opportunity for strong working relationships with students, staff, and community members. 

How to Apply

Send letter of interest, resume, copy of license/certificate, and three letters of reference to Kendall Huffman, Principal Oakland CUSD #5 310 N. Teeter St., Oakland, IL 61943 or email to kendall.huffman@oakland5.org

Job Posting Date

6/23/2025

Application Deadline

9/23/2025

Start Date

8/11/2025