Duties

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials facilitating active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.  Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.  
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school's rules and disciplinary systems.  Provide appropriate feedback on work.  
• Encourage and monitor individual students' progress, and use this information to adjust teaching strategies.  
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.  
• Update all necessary records accurately and ultimately as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.  
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.  
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.  
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs.  
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.  
• Prepare the classroom for class activities.  
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.  
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.  
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments. 
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.  
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain parental information when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.   
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.  
• Actively participate in IEP and 504 meetings as needed
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement for Kindergarten

Salary/Benefits

• Salary placement schedule: Up to 20 years of experience, including out-of-state and private schools, is granted. Any raises are factored into placement salary after year 1. Placement Matrix for 26-27
• Board-paid TRS
• $780 board contribution toward health insurance
• 14 sick days, three personal days
• Children can attend Maroa-Forsyth Schools even if they live outside the district, as long as the parent or guardian is a full-time employee.

How to Apply

 To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, credentials, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation to Carrie Reynolds,-Principal, Maroa-Forsyth Grade School at 641 E. Shafer St., Forsyth, IL 62535  or email carrie.reynolds@mfschools.net.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14qgqr1wiApx5KcO8ZLSKRnBxh0R2Tg-1/view?usp=sharing

School District

www.mfschools.net

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

5/22/2026