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Duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans based on the Illinois Learning Standards for ELA.
• Teach reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills to junior high students.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs, including differentiated instruction and project-based learning.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation, creativity, and academic growth.
• Assess student learning through formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed.
• Integrate technology and multimedia resources to enhance literacy instruction.
• Encourage a love of reading through engaging literature selections and independent reading opportunities.
• Support students in developing strong writing skills across multiple genres, including narrative, informational, and argumentative writing.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and support staff to enhance student learning and address individual needs.
• Maintain accurate student records and communicate progress effectively with students, families, and school administration.
• Support school-wide initiatives, including literacy programs, student interventions, and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in English Language Arts (or the ability to obtain certification).
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to connect with junior high students.
• Experience or willingness to implement engaging, research-based instructional strategies.
• Ability to incorporate reading interventions, writing workshops, and technology integration into instruction.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Salary/Benefits

Salary range $38,200 - $64,470 depending on position on the salary schedule.  Board paid TRS, health insurance 14  sick days and 3 personal days a year.  Health, dental, & vision insurance.

Clay City Salary Schedule 24-25

Additional Notes

Position is for the 2025-2026 school year beginning 8/11/2025

How to Apply

Send letter of interest, resume, along with credentials to include licensure number, transcripts and letters of reference to John Neubaum P O Box 542, Clay City, IL 62824 You may e-mail an application package to jneubaum@claycityschools.org 

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.claycityschools.org/documents/employment/585823

Email Address

jneubaum@claycityschools.org

School District

https://www.claycityschools.org/

Position Website

https://www.claycityschools.org/page/job-opportunity

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Application Deadline

8/11/2025