Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School... is Hiring a Middle School Social Studies / Language Arts Teacher Near Crystal, IL
JobID: 5230
Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Social Studies
Date Posted: 7/18/2023
Location: Hannah Beardsley Middle School
Date Available: August 2023 Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Middle School Social Studies/Language Arts Teacher. The goal of this position is to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults. Ensures that each student has a positive junior high educational and social experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education in 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
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
Foster learning using an inquiry-based model
Embed disciplinary literacy strategies into lessons, including argumentative writing strategies
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
Elementary Education K-9 and/or Secondary 6-12
Social Science (MS/Grade 5-8) required
Language Arts Endorsement (MS/Grade 5-8) preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Student Teaching and/or experience in grades 6-8
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
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
High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially