Hybrid 1.0 FTE (0.30 FTE) 6th Grade ELA Teacher and (0.70 FTE) Classroom Assistant at Niles Elementary School District 71

6th Grade ELA Teacher

We have an opening for a part-time ELA teacher for the 25-26 school year.  This person would teach one section of ELA per day with a 90 minute block.  The hours are approximately 12:15pm - 2:15pm with 30 minutes of preparation with 30 percent pay based on certified teacher scale contained CBA.  The ELA position is combined with 0.70 FTE classroom teaching assistant opening with 70 percent of pay based on the aide scale contained in the CBA.  This full time position includes insurance and other benefits defined by the CBA.

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in reading and writing.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers ELA curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in science, including introductory biology, chemistry, and physics.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence and problem-solving.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Illinois State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of ELA related subjects
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License:
• Illinois State Certification as a Middle School ELA  Teacher

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

FLSA Status:       Exempt