Duties

1. Teaches District approved curriculum for Junior High Science.
2. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
3. 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.
4. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
5. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
6. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules.
7. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
8. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects. Strives to communicate these objectives to students.
9. Assists in diagnosing the learning disabilities of students, with the assistance of district specialists.
10. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
11. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
12. Remain available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, such as parent teacher conferences.
13. Maintains a safe and orderly environment in the science lab.
14. Creates interactive lab activities for students that support science curriculum.
15. Creates interactive lessons with the use of technology to enhance student learning.
16. Perform all other duties reasonably related to the position as may be assigned by the Building Administrator or Superintendent.

Qualifications

1. Appropriate licensing for this particular position as required by the State.
2. Position requires recent relevant experience in the appointed subject area.
3. Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Microsoft Office).
4. Must have a plethora of lab activities and strategies.
5. Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
6. Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
7. Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner

Salary/Benefits

Salary range $23,821-$37,475 depending on years of experience and education levels.  All part time staff working at least half day are eligible for group benefits.  

Additional Notes

This position will begin with the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Other extracurricular activity positions may be available as well. This position will remain open until filled with a qualified applicant.

We employ a New Teacher Mentor to support incoming staff to our District.  Furthermore, we generally experience small class sizes giving us the opportunity for strong working relationships with students, staff, and community members. 

This position will offer opportunities for aspiring administrators to learn and grow.

How to Apply

Send attached application letter of interest, resume, copy of license/certificate, and three letters of reference to Kendall Huffman, Principal Oakland CUSD #5 310 N. Teeter St., Oakland, IL 61943 or email to kendall.huffman@oakland5.org.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19_RkU3-8O1eW0Fx4WB15PoTE-fe0AWI4/view?usp=sharing

Email Address

kendall.huffman@oakland5.org

School District

https://www.oakland5.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card