Pleasantdale School District #107 is hiring a Middle School Language Arts Teacher to provide high-quality instruction and foster a collaborative learning environment. You will be responsible for developing curriculum, assessing student progress, and building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement effective instructional strategies based on student needs and district outcomes.
- Plan and carry out group and individual academic lessons.
- Promote a collaborative relationship with fellow teachers.
- Keep ongoing records including both academic and behavioral progress.
- Attend building staff meetings and applicable in-service professional development programs.
- Make proactive calls to parents and district staff concerning behavior, grades, school conferences, etc.
- Participate and prepare information for evaluations and progress review meetings as determined by district.
- Complete academic assessments of student learning.
- Establish working relationships with and provide feedback to administrators, parents, and community agencies.
- Monitor classroom and building space for safety hazards.
- Monitor student behavior during classroom and passing periods.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with others.
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Maintain a record of dependability as evidenced by consistent attendance, punctuality and attention to work.
- Understand and adapt to a variety of situations.
- Maintain and exhibit general and personal safety practices.
- Maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
- Work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Assume personal responsibility for professional performance and growth.
- Utilize effective problem solving processes.
- Exhibit professionalism in appearance and demeanor.
- Read, understand and follow verbal and written directions.
- Utilize applicable technology to support performance responsibilities.
What We're Looking For
- Illinois Teaching License with appropriate language arts and middle school endorsements.
Team & Environment
You will report to the Building Administrator.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge.
