Share: Print: Duties Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, curricular units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students. Provides instruction in both English and Spanish at a professional level of competence. Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Administers and analyzes standardized testing data and adjusts instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success. Recognizes the special needs of students, seeks the assistance of district specialists, as needed and/or required, and makes appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodations within the classroom. May serve on building-level and district-wide committees, e.g., curriculum resource adoption and curriculum writing. Builds effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and is available to students and parents for education-related purposes, e.g., open house, conferences, extra-curricular activities. Assists in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and develops and informs students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment. All other duties that may be assigned by the district administration. Qualifications Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with required content endorsements (Bilingual Education – Spanish required) Ability to meet both the academic and developmental needs of pre-kindergarten aged children. Ability to teach within a culturally and linguistically diverse setting to meet the needs of all learners. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and textbooks. Ability to write reports and general correspondence. Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from individuals and groups of educators, administrators, parents, students, and the general public. Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple facets of technology to enhance learning and instruction. Salary/Benefits Salary is based on education and experience. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance 10 Sick days and 3 Personal Leave Time Winter and Spring Break off (among other holidays) Tuition Reimbursement Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Options of receiving pay on a ten (22 paychecks) or twelve (26 paychecks) month basis Additional Notes Special Instructions: Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings. Cook County School District 104 is an AA/EOE employer. Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page https://www.applitrack.com/sd104/onlineapp/default.aspx School District https://www.sd104.us/ ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 6/19/2024 Start Date N/A Share: Print: Job Alerts Sign Up