Classroom Teacher

Pekin Public Schools District 108•Pekin, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pekin Public Schools District 108 announces the following vacancy for the 2026-2027 school year: Classroom Teacher at Dirksen Primary School. The teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the intellectual, personal and social development of all students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the teacher works collaboratively with all educators. The teacher uses data to determine learning priorities, monitor progress and assess instruction and student achievement. The teacher addresses the needs of students not achieving. As a result, the school makes continuous improvement toward achievement of state and district expectations.

Requirements

Appropriate State of Illinois Professional Educator License
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy
Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needs
Sets instructional outcomes and goals that can be assessed
Demonstrates knowledge of resources
Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure
Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes
Creates an environment of respect and rapport
Establishes a culture for learning
Manages classroom procedures
Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct
Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students
Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated
Uses questions that reflect high expectations
Engages students in their learning
Uses assessment to guide instruction
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction
Uses reflection to improve instruction
Maintains accurate records
Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program
Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events
Actively pursues professional development opportunities
Displays a high level of ethics and professionalism in dealing with students and colleagues
Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies and is punctual to job assignments and meetings