What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Arrow Teacher (2026-2027 School Year) position at Indian Prairie School District 204?
JobID: 14035
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Gifted
Elementary School Teaching/Gifted
Date Posted:
3/17/2026
3/17/2026
Location:
Georgetown Elementary School
Georgetown Elementary School
Date Available:
08/2026
08/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Description: Perform functions to instruct students on enriched and differentiated curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become mature, able and socially responsible. This is a full-time position. This is a 1 Year Contract.
Job Summary:
1. Assist in conducting assessments to determine student eligibility for gifted services programs. Review and interpret scores.
2. Schedule, plan and instruct students on District and State approved advanced curriculum in classroom, in small groups and/or individually.
3. Enrich lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
4. Construct and conduct assessments to evaluate student progress.
5. Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
6. Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
7. Meet regularly with other Teachers to plan, accommodate, implement and assess differentiated lessons and progress.
8. Consult and provide advice to staff on issues relating to enriched curriculum or instructional methods. Assist with development and instructional delivery of differentiated lessons.
9. Maintain and update materials contained within the gifted program resource library.
10. Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
11. Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
12. Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school objectives.
13. Participate in staff development and school improvement days in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
14. Support and participate in school initiatives designed to meet the needs of all students.
15. Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally.
16. Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.
2. Schedule, plan and instruct students on District and State approved advanced curriculum in classroom, in small groups and/or individually.
3. Enrich lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
4. Construct and conduct assessments to evaluate student progress.
5. Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
6. Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
7. Meet regularly with other Teachers to plan, accommodate, implement and assess differentiated lessons and progress.
8. Consult and provide advice to staff on issues relating to enriched curriculum or instructional methods. Assist with development and instructional delivery of differentiated lessons.
9. Maintain and update materials contained within the gifted program resource library.
10. Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
11. Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
12. Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school objectives.
13. Participate in staff development and school improvement days in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
14. Support and participate in school initiatives designed to meet the needs of all students.
15. Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally.
16. Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with either a K-9 self-contained endorsement, or a 1-6 self-contained endorsement.
Rate of Pay and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience and will be determined by the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which is currently under negotiation (effective July 1, 2026). To establish a baseline, the current IPEA Salary and Stipend Schedule 2025-2026.pdf and benefits as outlined in current contract IPEA Agreement 2022-2026.pdf are available for review.
Working Conditions: Elementary school.
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.
Rate of Pay and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience and will be determined by the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which is currently under negotiation (effective July 1, 2026). To establish a baseline, the current IPEA Salary and Stipend Schedule 2025-2026.pdf and benefits as outlined in current contract IPEA Agreement 2022-2026.pdf are available for review.
Working Conditions: Elementary school.
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.