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6th Grade Reading | Language Arts | Social Studies Teacher

Duties

Job Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Embrace and help grow the mission of Pleasant Valley which is to “engage, inspire, and empower each student towards academic excellence and citizenship”. 
  • Instruct students in basic subjects in order to prepare them for future schooling.
  • Create, administer and grade lesson plans that meet the needs of all students.
  • Prepare students for standardized testing.
  • Observe, assess and evaluate student performance. Identify when intervention may be needed.
  • Develop and enforce classroom rules.
  • Contact parents to acquire & provide information on academic student progress when necessary.
  • Supervise students during recess, lunch and extracurricular activities as needed.
  • Establish an appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
  • Supervise and monitor the halls during arrival, bathroom breaks, in between classes and at dismissal.
  • Other duties as assigned by administration

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

 

  • Must have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

 

  • Must have a positive attitude and positive approach to meeting the needs of our students.
  • Display fair judgment, time management, and an ability to prioritize.
  • Organized and able to multitask.
  • Strong ability to control a classroom in a direct, but positive, manner.

Salary/Benefits

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary Schedule: Determined by years of experience and total graduate semester hours. A teacher can increase their salary by moving down the salary schedule with more experience, by moving horizontally towards the advanced degree columns, or by doing both.   
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

 

Schedule & Time Off

  • 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday
  • 180 total working days per school year
  • 12 sick days and 3 personal days per school year

How to Apply

Apply online at www.pv62.com/employment.

Email Address

bbobbitt@pv62.com

Job Posting Date

2/24/2026

Start Date

8/3/2026