Duties
TEACHING PROCEDURES
- Different types of instructional techniques are used within the classroom.
- Demonstrates the ability to focus on and utilize current events in learning situations.
- Varies motivational techniques to hold pupil’s attention in the classroom.
- Display skill in questioning to elicit appropriate student response.
- Makes effective use of required and supplemental instructional materials.
- Uses positive reinforcement to encourage learning on the part of students.
- Introduces lessons effectively.
- Conducts summaries and reviews in an effective manner.
- Maintains a balance of teacher/pupil participation and interaction.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate with students by giving clear, explicit directions and explanations.
- Constructs tests which measure skills taught in classroom based upon the goals and objectives of the lesson.
- Teacher establishes appropriate lesson plans and class presentations for the age level and grade under instruction.
- Guides pupils into efficient study habits.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
- Teacher presents evidence of having a classroom management plan.
- Teacher communicates to students what the expectations are as concerns:
- rules of the classroom.
- cooperation and participation in classroom activities and discussions.
- classroom assignments and/or homework.
- Teacher handles routine problems within his/her classroom utilizing the classroom management plan.
- Neatness and orderliness are in evidence in the classroom.
- Teacher demonstrates concern for the care of district-owned educational materials and equipment.
- Teacher evinces good judgment in sending students to the office.
LESSON PREPARATION
- Lesson plans are in evidence and well planned.
- Lesson materials are organized in an orderly fashion.
- A variety of instruction materials is used.
- Evidence of varied activities which account for individual differences.
- Objectives are apparent from lesson plans.
- Consistency of lesson planning is in evidence
STUDENT RESPONSE TO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
- The general classroom climate is of such nature that students can attend to and participate in the lesson presentation.
- Class group settings are used on occasion to introduce new topics, concepts, or generalized studies. Students are attentive, but opportunities are allowed for class discussion and interaction.
- Students are given an opportunity to work independently on meaningful tasks that derive from and contribute to the planned activities of the group.
- Students may be observed working among different instructional or activity areas and appear to be actively involved in learning.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Makes a neat, professional, and personal appearance.
- Exhibits personal qualities in the classroom which promote a good learning climate.
- Gives evidence of the ability to adapt to the changing social climate of his/her classroom as it occurs.
- Evinces enthusiasm for the pupil in his/her classroom.
- Voice inflections are appropriate for given classroom setting.
- Evinces a sense of humor when appropriate in the classroom setting.
- Exhibits proper English usage in the classroom.
- Maintains poise and self-control in the classroom.
- Shows empathetic understanding for pupil concerns.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Gives evidence of enthusiasm for teaching.
- Maintains a cooperative attitude toward the school setting.
- Exhibits dependability and punctuality while fulfilling teaching obligations.
- Exhibits mature judgment when dealing with students.
- Projects tact and courtesy in his/her classroom setting and in dealing with parents.
- Shows persistence and initiative in striving to improve his/her teaching techniques.
- Attains the respect of his/her students in the classroom.
- Works to get along with fellow colleagues.
- Strives to develop a positive line of communication between teacher, student, and parent.
- Exhibits professionalism in his/her conduct in all school settings.
- Is sensitive to the need for keeping confidential information.
- Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school.
- Exercises responsibility for student management, both in the buildings and on school grounds.
- Assumes necessary non-instructional responsibilities.
Qualifications
Professional Educator's License (PEL) with the Illinois State of Education (ISBE)
Salary/Benefits
Starting salary Step 1, bachelor's degree with TRS = $48,211. This position comes with full benefits conclusive of health, dental and vision. Teachers receive 12 sick days per year and 5 personal days per year.
How to Apply
Please reach out to Chief Pearce of the Recruitment & Retention Department at 618/801-3718 or email me at pearcety@cusd187.org