Duties

• 2026-2027 School Year 
  English Language Arts/English as a Second Language Teacher
  
  Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Pick up district issued computer in August 2026
  • Attend Induction Academy I for teachers new to D300 in August 2026
  • Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
  • Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
  • Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
  • Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and report to the appropriate administrator information about individual student compliance with school and district behavioral expectations, and state and federal laws.
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
  • Strive to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Reading training/background preferred with a strong knowledge of Response to Intervention and Common Core State Standards.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
  • Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
  • Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
  • Attend and participate in meetings involving the faculty and other participants that are of reasonable length and address a relevant educational topic as a legitimate function and obligation of professional educators.
  • Collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
  • Collaborate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  • Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
  • Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
     

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Illinois licensure with High School English and ESL endorsement(s) required. Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish). Knowledge of the college readiness skills and experience with common core standards are preferred. Team work and collaboration are required, along with reflection and a desire to continually improve your practice. 

How to Apply

Apply online. Applicants will be reviewed by building's hiring supervisor.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/d300/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching

School District

https://www.d300.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/d300/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card