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Community Consolidated School District 146 is Hiring a Language Arts Teacher - Anticipated Near Tinley Park, IL
JobID: 1062
Position Type: Middle School Teaching
Date Posted: 5/15/2024
Location: Central Middle School
Date Available: 08/19/2024
Closing Date: To Be Determined
Job Title: Language Arts Teacher - Anticipated Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports to: Principal, Director of Curriculum & Instruction FLSA Status: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with mandatory Middle School Endorsement in Language Arts. SUMMARY: To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship; to develop appreciation of good literature of all types; to motivate pupils to read widely for information and recreation; to develop standards for critical judgement of written an oral communications transmitted by mass media; and to discover and develop special talents of pupils in the field of English. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids to the interest and maturity level of pupils; maintains required inventory records.
Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small-group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.
Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.
Evaluates each pupil’s progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing.)
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
Works with pupils and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing material for the school newspaper or yearbook, assisting with PTA programs, or coordinating entries in essay contests.
Administers or monitors group tests.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORKENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in inside environmental conditions. The employee occasionally works evenings or weekends. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoors weather conditions and works with use of personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Start Date: August 19, 2024 Salary and Benefits according to the collective bargaining agreement
JobID: 1062
Position Type: Middle School Teaching
Date Posted: 5/15/2024
Location: Central Middle School
Date Available: 08/19/2024
Closing Date: To Be Determined
Job Title: Language Arts Teacher - Anticipated Department: Curriculum & Instruction Reports to: Principal, Director of Curriculum & Instruction FLSA Status: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with mandatory Middle School Endorsement in Language Arts. SUMMARY: To develop in each pupil skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to good communication and literate citizenship; to develop appreciation of good literature of all types; to motivate pupils to read widely for information and recreation; to develop standards for critical judgement of written an oral communications transmitted by mass media; and to discover and develop special talents of pupils in the field of English. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaches content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, and journalism to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Adapts English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids to the interest and maturity level of pupils; maintains required inventory records.
Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small-group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of mass media and classical and contemporary literature.
Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.
Evaluates each pupil’s progress in English skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing.)
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
Works with pupils and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing material for the school newspaper or yearbook, assisting with PTA programs, or coordinating entries in essay contests.
Administers or monitors group tests.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORKENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to video display and regularly works in inside environmental conditions. The employee occasionally works evenings or weekends. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoors weather conditions and works with use of personal vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Start Date: August 19, 2024 Salary and Benefits according to the collective bargaining agreement