Duties
Position Title: Science/Social Studies Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal
FLSA Class: Exempt
Revised Date: July 15, 2024
SUMMARY
This position provides instruction to students and performs a wide variety of tasks with curriculum planning, supervision, presenting and reinforcing learning concepts, and teaching children in a classroom setting.
DUTIES
- Teacher shall be under the supervision of the Superintendent/Principal and shall cooperate with them in everything affecting the welfare and management of the school.
- Teaches District approved Science and Social Studies curriculum, primarily science, but potentially including Civics, STEM, and US History.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- 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.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- All school personnel shall be courteous to and considerate of school patrons and friends at all times.
- Teachers are expected at all times to help promote goodwill toward our school in their contacts with the public.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules.
- Teachers should always maintain good discipline by being firm, fair, and friendly.
- The Principal will be responsible for the assignment of teaching staff. Assignments will be made according to the school’s need and on as equitable a basis as possible.
- Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
- Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
- Assists with the planning of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) as designated by administration.
- Participates in IEP meetings with district administration and other staff as determined by district administration.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Remain available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, such as parent teacher conferences.
- Teachers witnessing accidents in the building or on the school grounds should report all details to the Principal.
- Perform all other duties reasonably related to position as may be assigned by Building Administrator or Superintendent.
Salary/Benefits
CONTRACT INFORMATION
Please refer to the Hampton School District 29 Teacher Contract for additional information on salary and benefits.
Additional Notes
We are looking to hire a teacher as soon as possible. The successful candidate could begin in January of 2025 or earlier depending upon the licensure and program completion. The district will consider creative hiring solutions.
Please contact the superintendent, Dr. Jake Klipsch, with any application questions. jklipsch@hamptonhawks.org or 309-755-0693.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying please download and complete our employment application. Please scan and email the employment application along with a resume, cover letter, and 3 letters of recommendation to the superintendent, Dr. Jake Klipsch, at jklipsch@hamptonhawks.org. These items could also be delivered to the school. The position will remain open until filled. If you have questions about the position please contact Dr. Klipsch.