Duties

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including observations in each area, examples of work, and developmental evaluations.
• Conduct home visits 
• Assist in implementing children’s I.E.P, including paperwork compliance, data collection, progress monitoring, and goal reporting. 
• Complete and submit required forms and records promptly
• Assure student files are complete, accurate, and that confidentiality is maintained
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that follow 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 by adhering to the school's rules and disciplinary systems.  Provide appropriate feedback on work.  
• Encourage and monitor individual students' progress, using this information to adjust teaching strategies.   
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely 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 regularly to students, colleagues, and parents about 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.  
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.  
• Encourage parent and community involvement, provide information to parents upon request, and promptly return phone calls and respond to emails.   
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Early Childhood Certification, with Early Childhood Special Education preferred.

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

Job Posting Date:  4/6/26

Application Deadline: 4/16/2026

Start Date: August 2026

How to Apply:  

Internal Candidates: Please provide a letter of interest to the building principal by 4/9/2026

External Candidates:  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. 

JobApplicationLink:  https://d2dtwxh7k8oeww.cloudfront.net/media/uploads/district/application-form-2019.pdf

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://d2dtwxh7k8oeww.cloudfront.net/media/uploads/district/application-form-2019.pdf

Email Address

carrie.reynolds@mfschools.net

School District

Maroa-Forsyth CUSD#2

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card