5th Grade Teacher
Matteson ESD 162
Richton Park, IL
Full-time
Education
Posted on February 5, 2020
MATTESON SCHOOL DISTRICT 162
4601 Sauk Trail
Richton Park, IL 60471
5th Grade Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Meets Illinois license requirements
- Such other qualifications as the Board or Superintendent may deem appropriate
REPORTS TO: Building principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaches assigned programs and curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.
- Implements the District's philosophy, mission, goals, and objectives by instruction and action.
- Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of academic achievement and behavior.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Develops appropriate lesson plans, utilizes effective instructional materials, and provides individualized and small group instruction when appropriate to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students.
- Translates lesson plans into effective learning experiences so as to best utilize the time required for instruction.
- Utilizes effective discipline procedures that reflect school guidelines.
- Maintains the primary responsibility for the maintenance of discipline within the classroom.
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior necessary to achieve an appropriate learning atmosphere.
- Inspects the classroom and common areas of the school, such as hallways, cafeteria, etc., for dangerous or unsafe conditions.
- Supervises students during fire drills, tornado drills and other safety activities.
- Develops appropriate standards for students’ behavior in the classroom which minimize the risk of personal injury and property damage.
- Recommends practices and procedures designed to maintain safe, healthful school facilities and grounds.
- Identifies to the principal strangers or suspicious-looking individuals in school facilities or on school grounds.
- Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to share grading procedures, to interpret the school program, and to discuss students' progress.
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members to assess students' health, attitudes, and strengths and weaknesses.
- Creates an effective setting for learning through a functional, organized, safe, and instructional appropriate environment.
- Maintains professional, technical, and instructional competence through staff development opportunities
- Assists in the effective administration of group standardized tests in accordance with the District and state testing programs
- Participates in meetings and activities, as required
- Plans and supervises purposeful activities for teacher aide/s and volunteers, as appropriate
- Establishes positive relationships with parents/guardians and other staff members
- Adheres to the policies and procedures of the District
Terms of Employment: School Term
Evaluation: Building Principal
Salary/Benefits: Competitive salary with full benefits
Position needs to be filled immediately. Please apply online at www.sd162.org
or
email: lstanton@sd162.org or doug.hamilton@sd162.org
Matteson School District 162 is an equal opportunity employer.