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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education in social science.
• Instruct the students in basic subject matter as specified in state law and regulations, and stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures, and standards or performance
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. 
• Develop high quality, challenging objectives for student learning
• Insure that students are highly and actively engaged in their learning
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best use the available time for instruction
• Communicate clear and accurate information  
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluate students’ academic growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports as specified by the district
• Communicate regularly with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress
• Identify student needs and adapt the classroom and teaching to the needs of health issues and/or problems
• Create an effective environment for learning
• Maintain professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities 
• Contribute positively to the life of the school and district
• Participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance according to the district’s evaluation plan
• Participate with the principal in selecting appropriate texts, materials, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the working day as assigned
• Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participate, as appropriate, in curriculum development programs
• Foster learning using an inquiry-based model
• Embed disciplinary literacy strategies into lessons, including argumentative writing strategies

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
• Elementary Education K-9 and/or Secondary  6-12
• Social Science (MS/Grade 5-8) required
• Language Arts Endorsement (MS/Grade 5-8) preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Student Teaching and/or experience in grades 6-8

• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials
• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, responsiveness, professionalism and organization
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially