Job Description

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or a valid out-of-state certificate from a state with which Illinois has reciprocity
• Holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline that applies to the teaching assignment

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate
• to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation
• Encourages students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media,
• Consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups
• Implements by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education
• and instructional goals and objectives
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides
• progress reports as required
• Seeks the assistance of district specialists as required
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,
• materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records
• Implements all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains
• order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required