Position / Title: Teacher ElementaryBargaining Unit: ETADepartment/Location: Elementary SchoolsCalendar Days: 184Reports To: Building PrincipalJD Revision Date: 03/10/2026Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To implement the U-46 curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
- Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
- Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade level appropriate.
- Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
- Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
- Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
- Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents.
- Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
- Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
- Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
- Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
- Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in related subject from accredited university (Required).
- Appropriate Illinois teaching certificate (Required).
- Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.
Experience / Knowledge
- Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS 2014).
- Knowledge of and ability to implement the RtI process and tiered instruction and interventions.
- Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary for hiring.
- Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade (Preferred).
- Recent experience in the sought position (Preferred).
Physical Demands
- Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
- Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
- Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
Terms of Employment
- This is a 9-month position.
- Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
- The starting salary for this role is $60,689.
