Dance Teacher (Shared w/ Johns Hill and Muffley Elementary)

Decatur Public Schools • Decatur, IL

302d

About The Position

The position is for a Certificated Elementary Teacher at Johns Hill Magnet School, aimed at helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals. The teacher will be responsible for instructing students, evaluating their work, and maintaining communication with parents. The role requires compliance with state curricular requirements and participation in curriculum development processes.

Requirements

• Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach at the elementary level.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in curriculum development.
• Familiarity with Board Policies and Administrative Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in compliance with curricular requirements of the State and of the Board of Education of District 61.
• Remaining current on research, new developments, and literature on education, especially elementary and/or the area of special assignment.
• Compliance with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements at the school level.
• Participation in the curriculum development process at the building and district levels.
• Instructional delivery using principles of learning.
• Stimulating students and providing care for their worth and dignity.
• Developing goals/objectives for content/skills based on evaluation of student needs.
• Constructing and using diagnostic and achievement tests for evaluation.
• Managing the classroom environment to ensure adherence to rules.

Benefits

• Salary based on Schedules A & B of the collective negotiated Agreement.
• Evaluation every two years for employees in contractual continuing service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees