Function / Position Summary

To implement the U-46 curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Administer ELL testing (ACCESS and/or any required testing for ELL students).
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related subject from accredited university.

• Professional Educator License (PEL) with the appropriate Elementary or Early Childhood endorsement and a Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish endorsement; OR

• PEL with the appropriate Elementary or Early Childhood endorsement and an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Transitional Bilingual Educator (TBE) endorsement in Bilingual Education Teacher-Spanish.

• Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.

  • Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade is preferred.
  • Recent experience in the sought position is preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS 2014).
• Knowledge of Illinois English Language Proficiency Standards for ELL (English Language Development Standards).
• Knowledge of Spanish Language Arts Standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the RtI process and tiered instruction and interventions.
• Multicultural awareness and experience working with the diverse student demographics represented in U-46.
• Fluent oral and written Spanish and English language skills.
• Deep understanding of second language acquisition.

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 9-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.

Ridge Circle Elementary School is a regular public school. It is one of 55 schools in School District U-46. Ridge Circle Elementary School has an enrollment of 340 students in grades KN-06. Enrollment has decreased -1% to -5% over the last year.

School District U-46 is a regular school district located in Kane County with 56 schools, 2,256 teachers and 34,722 students. Total Revenue is $782,564,000 and is trending up. School District U-46 spends $18,537 per student per year on instruction.