7th Grade ELA Teacher

About This Role

Facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills by implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting progress, addressing individual educational needs, and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration. This role focuses on teaching 7th Grade English Language Arts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, translating them into effective learning experiences
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including those with special needs
• Instruct students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws
• Acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field through various professional development opportunities
• Organize and maintain accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum and participate in faculty meetings and committees
• Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment, and maintain inventory records
• Ensure that student conduct and attendance conform with school standards and school district discipline policies
• Utilize current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, differentiating instruction based upon student learning styles
• Utilize knowledge of instructional goals and objectives along with Common Core Standards
• Utilize knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans
• Apply knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Obtain knowledge of computer network system and software applications as needed
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs

Requirements

• Valid and appropriate Illinois licensure
• Language Arts endorsement
• Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical

Benefits