What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fourth (4th) Grade Teacher position at Indian Prairie School District 204?
- Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
- Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
- Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
- Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.
- Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
- Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other grade level or departmental teachers and support teachers to plan instruction across classrooms and to incorporate lessons across subjects.
- Meet regularly with support teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs met.
- Assign work, instructions or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
- Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
- Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
- Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.
- Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
- Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
- Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
- Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
JobID: 14199
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5
Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5
Date Posted:
6/16/2026
6/16/2026
Location:
May Watts Elementary School
May Watts Elementary School
Date Available:
08/2026
08/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Description:
Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a full time position.
Job Summary:
Qualifications: The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a K-5 self-contained endorsement.
Rate of pay: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030
Benefits: Benefits as described in the IPEA contract can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030
Working Conditions: Elementary School
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.
Working Conditions: Elementary School
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.