Description
PRIMARY ELEMENTARY TEACHER
SALARY: In accordance with the LEA Contract 2025-2026 Salary Matrix click link below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n7Lh161BpXA5nWjSKi5FaIfqo1zFfoaW/view?usp=drive_link
Benefits: Included: Sick and Personal Days along with Health Benefits. Click link below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11sHuH-SaPN4r5-Y9KKeFneeCpQSb_-y4/view?usp=drive_link
JOB GOAL:
To lead students towards the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum goals and objective into learning experiences that will contribute to the development of skills necessary for becoming a mature and responsible individual.
DEPARTMENT:
Academic Services
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal and/or assigned supervisor
SUPERVISES:
Students
Planning & Preparation
- Demonstrates content knowledge and makes connections between the content and all relevant disciplines.
- Understands child and adolescent development and displays an understanding of how students learn.
- Establishes and clearly articulates instructional outcomes based upon district curriculum guidelines, state standards, and/or content standards.
- Utilizes personnel resources as appropriate to enhance content and pedagogical knowledge.
- Provides relevant instructional goals that represent significant cognitive challenges with differentiation and meaningful learning.
- Uses assessment results to plan and modify instruction.
Classroom Environment
- Creates an environment of respect and rapport.
- Establishes a culture for learning.
- Establishes and manages classroom procedures to maximize learning time.
- Effectively manages student behavior through the establishment of rules and clear expectations that are fair and conducive to learning.
- Assures the classroom is safe and learning is equally accessible to all students.
Instruction
- Communicates expectations for learning to students clearly and accurately.
- Uses questioning and discussion techniques to successfully engage all students in the learning process.
- Engages students in the learning process through intellectual involvement with the content or active construction of understanding.
- Uses formative and summative assessments to inform the instructional process.
- Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness to ensure that all students learn.
Professional Responsibilities
- Reflects on teaching for improvement opportunities.
- Maintains accurate records.
- Communicates with students and families about student progress, respects cultural norms, and engages families in the instructional program.
- Develops and maintains professional relationships with colleagues which demonstrate mutual support and cooperation.
- Seeks professional development opportunities and welcomes professional feedback.
- Displays high standards of integrity and ethical conduct and fully complies with school and district regulations.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- The ability to communicate in ways students will understand, as well as with parents and administrators.
- Visually observing student behavior
- The creativity to create engaging lessons and inspire students to learn.
- Collaboration skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree (Education) or related field.
- Current Illinois Professional Educator License with Elementary Education - Self Contained General Ed endorsement(s) appropriate for the position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- As designated by the School District's Official Calendar for the school year.
- Salary and conditions established by the Board of Education.
EVALUATION:
- Performance evaluation will occur in accordance with District 44 evaluation process and procedures. By the first day of school, all LPEs shall receive the Notification of Evaluation.