About This Role
Teaching general science to middle school students is the core of this role, focusing on college and career readiness while fostering a passion for learning and growing. The educator creates a rigorous learning environment and helps students develop their unique talents.
Responsibilities
- Develop rigorous teaching and learning materials for use in class, common formative and summative assessments, homework (practice), projects, and assignments that make use of all student skills and assess their learning
- Differentiate Illinois State Standards using an inquiry-based learning model, managing student engagement and classroom behavior on a daily basis
- Organize and maintain a system of accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities—achievement and attendance
- Maintain relationships with parents and legal guardians by effectively communicating with all stakeholders in order to keep them informed of their child’s progress
- Through the Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), work collaboratively with other educators, support staff, instructional coaches, and administrators, to provide individualized support for each student and to share best practices while providing meaningful feedback on a daily basis
- Encourage the development of reading, writing, and flexible thinking skills through the use of a blended learning model and growth mindset
Requirements
- Valid Public Educators License with a General Science Middle School Endorsement for grades 5 through 8
- In-depth knowledge of Illinois State Reading and Writing Standards
- Candidates must register their Professional Educators License with Region 07 South Cook ISC4
Important Details
- Reports to: Building Principals
- Pension: TRS
About the Company
School District 170 is located in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
