Job Title: 8th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher
Minimum Qualifications
Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education
Teachers in grades 6-8 must have Middle School Endorsement in Content Area
Accountable To
Building Administrator(s)
Primary Objective
To establish effective rapport and good relationships with pupils, parents, other staff members, and community members in order to create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability
Evaluation
Per the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010 (PERA), Senate Bill 7, and Articles 24A and 34 of the Illinois School Code
Essential Job Functions
Teach district-approved curriculum
Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters/notes (electronic or paper), phone calls, conferences, emails, etc.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
Identify pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans
Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, within contractual hours
Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and/or volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student
Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student’s work
Supervise classroom, students, and volunteers
Seek out professional growth opportunities and reflects on teaching practices in order to develop and grow professionally
Participate in a professional community to contribute to overall school program
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bending, carrying, climbing, must be able to travel between job sites, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking
Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs., such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture
Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather, meet multiple demands from several people, and interact with the public and other staff
Working Conditions
Includes extremes of temperature and humidity
Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases
Terms Of Employment
Per MTA Professional Collective Bargaining Agreement
FLSA Status
Salary/Exempt
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Insurance
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