Closing Date:
Until Filled

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Kindergarten Teacher at South Elementary. The goals of this position include creating a flexible, grade-appropriate program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each student’s ability; and establishing positive relationships with parents and other staff members.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education
• Instruct students in basic subject matter as specified in state law and regulations, and stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures, and standards of performance
• Select or develop instructional materials for individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of individual students
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best use the available time for instruction
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluate students’ academic and emotional growth, keep and maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports as specified by the district
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance according to the district’s evaluation plan
• Participate with the building principal in selecting appropriate texts, materials, and instructional aides, and maintain required inventory records
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs
• Participate in faculty committees and student activities
• Perform essential job functions without a direct threat to the health and safety of others
• Report to building administrators

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
• Elementary Education endorsement
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Student teaching and/or experience in a K-5 classroom

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality and organization
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment or materials
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially