Middle School Language Art/Social Studies Teacher
Cary School District 26
- Illinois
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education in language arts and social science
- Instruct the students in basic subject matter as specified in state law and regulations, and stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures, and standards or performance
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
- Develop high quality, challenging objectives for student learning
- Insure that students are highly and actively engaged in their learning
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best use the available time for instruction
- Communicate clear and accurate information
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Evaluate students’ academic growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports as specified by the district
- Communicate regularly with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress
- Identify student needs and adapt the classroom and teaching to the needs of health issues and/or problems
- Create an effective environment for learning using a workshop approach
- Maintain professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities
- Contribute positively to the life of the school and district
- Participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance according to the district’s evaluation plan
- Participate with the principal in selecting appropriate texts, materials, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
- Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned
- Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
- Participate, as appropriate, in curriculum development programs
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
- Elementary Education K-9 and/or Secondary 6-12
- Language Arts Endorsement (Grade 5-8) and Social Science (Grade 5-8) required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Student Teaching and/or experience in grades 6-8
- Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials
- Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, responsiveness, professionalism and organization