What are the responsibilities and job description for the SGC AVID for All! Summer Transition Teacher (Multiple Positions Available) position at Urbana 6th Grade Center?
URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT #116
TITLE: SGC AVID for All! Summer Transition Teacher (Multiple Positions Available)
LOCATIONS: Urbana Sixth Grade Center
SUPERVISOR: This position reports directly to program coordinator, building administrative team, and program director
JOB SUMMARY: The SGC AVID for All! Summer Transition teacher is responsible for establishing a developmentally appropriate summer learning environment and curriculum for 6th- 8th grade students, preparing to advance to the next grade level in the fall.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Prepare AVID-centered lesson plans and implement them to provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that assists students assigned to the classroom with achieving specific educational goals.
- Create a classroom environment that is welcoming to all students and supports the AVID program
- Supervise and collaborate with support staff assigned to the classroom to develop general classroom procedures, goals, schedules, behavior expectation and classroom activities for students.
- Plan and implement activities inside and outside of the classroom that expose a young adult to a variety of experiences to broaden a young adult’s perspective, such as field trips, cooking activities and experiments.
- Implement appropriate assessments and document student progress as required by the district and ISBE grant.
- Review, develop, and requisition materials for the classroom.
- Work in partnership with the AVID for All! (Summer Transition Program) Coordinator to plan and encourage family involvement in the education of their young adults..
- Establish and maintain procedures for communicating with families on a regular and frequent basis.
- Supervise and provide ongoing training for support staff assigned to the classroom.
- Complete progress reports and maintain student records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Meet all requirements for classroom teachers as outlined by the ISBE grant.
- Perform any and all additional duties as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools and/or the Leadership Team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited college or university, with certifications and endorsements as applicable
EXPERIENCE
- 2-3 years classroom experience except in the case of a new graduate preferred
- Internal applicants only
LICENSES/CREDENTIAL:
- Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to assess children and knowledge of childhood development.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively on a collaborative team.
- Ability to effectively work with students with a history of behavioral, social/emotional and/or developmental disabilities.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Program runs Monday through Friday, August 3 - 7, 9:00 - 3:00 Teacher pay is $32/hr.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
START DATE: Orientation prior to start date
NOTE:
- This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
- Position contingent upon grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED: March 2026
Salary : $32