Job Description

Freshman Connection Teacher: Bartlett HS/ Elgin HS/ Larkin HS/ South Elgin HS/ Streamwood HS

Professional Learning: August 11 (2 hours)

Dates: Wednesday, August 12 & Thursday, August 13, 2026

Staff hours: 8:45 am to 12:15 pm

Student School Day: 9 am to 12 noon

Summer Experiences Rate: $46.20 (with TRS)

Position / Title: Teacher � Freshman Connection - Summer ProgrammingBargaining Unit: SUMDepartment/Location: Office of Schools Calendar Days: 45Reports To: Assistant Principal of Freshman Success JD Revision Date: 01/09/2026Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build strong relationships and provide high quality, culturally relevant educational experiences during the summer for students who will be attending high school during the 2022-2023 school year. The teacher is responsible for creating a safe, intellectually challenging learning environment in which each student is actively engaged in meaningful activities. The teacher uses knowledge of adolescent development and knowledge of the content area in educating a diverse student population. In addition, the teacher models learning as a life-long process by collaborating with students, parents, colleagues, and community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines, and 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, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Implements current district curriculum and content that is grade level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives/targets for all lessons, units and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• 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 by the principal, or other administrative staff.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related subject from an accredited university.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with any type of teaching endorsement, School Counselor, or School Social Worker endorsement.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.

Experience / Knowledge

• Must demonstrate knowledge of Common Core State Standards and Social Emotional Learning Standards.
• Must exhibit willingness and capacity to use all forms of current instructional technology.

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.

Terms of Employment

This is a temporary position. Salary as established by the Board of Education.