* Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3
1. Date Posted:
3/13/2025
2. Location:
Steger Intermediate Center
3. Date Available:
08/18/2025
4. District:
Steger School District 194
JOB TITLE: Classroom Teacher K-5 grade
LOCATION: Steger Primary Center, Steger Intermediate Center, Columbia Central School
SUPERVISOR: Principal
FLSA Status:
Union/Non-Union: Union
JOB SUMMARY:
To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each student ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and health to students in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
* Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
* Translates lesson plans into learning experiences as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
* Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate and timely records, and prepares progress reports.
* Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
* Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
* Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
* Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
* Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
* Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
* Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
* Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
* Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional tasks as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: The role requires frequent walking and standing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non-traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with:
* K-9 endorsement
LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Valid Illinois Teacher's License (PEL).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employment begins on August 1 each year and ends two weeks after the final day of the academic year for students and teachers.
EVALUATION: The performance of this role is evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel.
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