Duties
SUMMARY
The high school teacher designs and implements District-approved educational curriculum in one or more academic subjects appropriate for students in grades 9-12 and provides a positive, safe, and academically challenging learning environment for all students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
? Plans, develops, and implements an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom including activities that require higher levels of thinking, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
? Revises plans on an ongoing basis, considering student needs, ability levels, and interests.
? Designs and presents differentiated instruction in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.
? Develops and maintains a plan to assess whether presented material is understood using a variety of assessment techniques; uses the results to modify future instruction.
? Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; uses a wide variety of oral and written techniques; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
? Establishes an environment enabling students to work without being disturbed by others; provides opportunities for each pupil to participate in a given activity.
? Moves about during lessons to establish, maintain, or re-establish pupil involvement.
? Uses technology suitable to the instructional goals to facilitate student engagement.
? Achieves a balance of teacher-centered and student-centered activities appropriate to the grade level and subject matter being taught.
? Facilitates a smooth transition from one activity to another by individuals or groups.
? Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
? Monitors student progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for high school.
? Communicates all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal.
? Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents.
? Enforces safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
? Handles classroom problems and seeks supportive help as warranted.
? Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
? Monitors halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
? Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
? Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in secondary education and in all taught academic subjects.
? Provides clear plans for a substitute teacher and has a substitute folder available with appropriate artifacts.
? Performs related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations.
? Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
? Bachelor’s Degree in Education OR related subject for Career and Technical Education (CTE) as applicable
? Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with content-specific endorsement(s) for Grades 9-12 OR CTE approval by the Regional Office of Education (ROE)
? Ability to pass a criminal fingerprint background check
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
? Master’s Degree in Education
? Previous teaching experience with high-school aged students
Salary/Benefits
Starting Salary: $44,544 per year with Bachelor's degree and no experience.