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Elementary School Teacher - Full-time
Location: Steger, IL
Required Qualifications:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with K-9 endorsement
Bachelor's degree required.
Job Description
Creating a flexible program and 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 further participation in the total school program
Establishing good relationships with parents and with other staff members
Providing learning experiences in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, and arithmetic science to students using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities
Instructing students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
Developing and using instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities
Providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the students make a satisfactory transition to school
Establishing and maintaining standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the naturally informal atmosphere of a kindergarten
Evaluating students' academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records
Communicating with parents through a variety of means
Holding parent conferences to discuss the individual student's progress and interpret the school program
Identifying pupil needs and cooperating with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
Creating an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
Maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
Selecting and requisitioning books and instructional aids; maintaining required inventory records
Ensuring a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible
Supervising students in and out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Participating in curriculum and other developmental programs as required
Participating in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities
Benefits:
Lucrative pay
Long-term contract
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance is available
The principal is well respected and liked