• JobID: 2132

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
6/10/2022

Location:
Horace Mann School

Date Available:
2022 - 2023 school year

Position Type:
4th Grade Teacher
Date Available:
2022-2023 school year

Qualifications:

• Applicable Professional Educator License required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to work and communicate with students in an appropriate professional manner.
• Previous experience preferred

Responsibilities:

Certified staff will be advocates for all learners, focus on academic achievement, and build on student successes by committing to continuous instructional improvement and providing an environment that supports the social development of all students.

1. Planning and Preparation
1a. Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
1b. Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development, especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group assigned.
1c. Set appropriate instructional goals.
1d. Design coherent instruction based on district learning targets, the primary function of this position and student data.
1e. Design formative and summative assessments that measure student performance based on established learning targets.
1f. Demonstrate a basic understanding and knowledge of current technology, that is incorporated as a natural instructional tool, in constant use.
1g. Assure that the students always have the appropriate supplies available to perform the tasks required in the various modules.

2. Classroom Environment
2a. Create an environment of respect and rapport.
2b. Establish a culture for learning.
2c. Manage classroom procedures.
2d. Manage student behavior.
2e. Organize the physical environment to promote learning.

3. Instruction
3a. Implement instruction planned in accordance with Section 1.
3b. Communicate with students.
3c. Use appropriate questioning and discussion techniques.
3d. Engage students in learning.
3e. Use assessment information to drive instructional decision making.
3f. Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.

4. Professional Responsibilities
4a. Reflect on teaching.
4b. Maintain accurate records.
4c. Communicate with families.
4d. Participate in a professional learning community.
4e. Grow and develop professionally.
4f. Demonstrate professionalism in behavior and dress.
4g. Attend meetings, serve on committees, and perform such other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal or his/her designee in accordance with the labor agreement and the Board of Education.
4h. Have regular attendance and infrequent absences.

Internal and External candidates must apply online.
NO PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

About Oak Park:
Oak Park is a vibrant and diverse community conveniently located just 10 miles west of downtown Chicago and was named one of the 20 Best Towns & Neighborhoods in Chicago & the Suburbs by Chicago Magazine. Oak Park is home to beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, Ernest Hemingway’s boyhood home and museum, an excellent school system, and many local shops, restaurants, and attractions.

Job Type: Full-time