or COOP

Urbana School District #116•Urbana, IL

19h

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Principal or Assistant Principals, the teacher is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults. To perform this job successfully, an individual must proficiently perform each essential function in the core expectation areas of planning, delivery of instruction, assessment, instructional environment, and professional responsibilities. The successful High School Teacher: Demonstrate effective preparation for instruction Applies knowledge gained from staff development and professional educational literature when designing instruction. Plans for the use of a variety of teaching materials Demonstrates knowledge of the subject matter Demonstrates ability to implement effective lessons Provides for individual differences in learning styles and abilities Uses appropriate assessment methods for measuring levels of student achievement Evaluate whether assessment results reflect the attainment of desired standards Uses assessment and evaluation results appropriately for instructional decision-making Provides feedback consistently to students and parents regarding student achievement Establishes a culture for learning Organizes the instructional environment and procedures to encourage student learning Manages student behavior in a constructive manner Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with staff, parents, administration, and community Demonstrates professional work habits following school district and state policies and procedures Demonstrates professional development

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, with required licensure and endorsements
Holds a Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement(s) to teach high school students in the required discipline/content area (Professional Educator License or Educator License with Stipulations for CTE or CTEP)
COOP Certificate is necessary because the position includes the duties of the Coordinator of the Cooperative Career Education Program
2-3 years of teaching experience at the high school level, except in the case of a new college graduate

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Candidates are preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Helping students learn subject matter and skills
Demonstrate effective preparation for instruction
Apply knowledge gained from staff development and professional educational literature when designing instruction
Plan for the use of a variety of teaching materials
Demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter
Demonstrate ability to implement effective lessons
Provide for individual differences in learning styles and abilities
Use appropriate assessment methods for measuring levels of student achievement
Evaluate whether assessment results reflect the attainment of desired standards
Use assessment and evaluation results appropriately for instructional decision-making
Provide feedback consistently to students and parents regarding student achievement
Establish a culture for learning
Organize the instructional environment and procedures to encourage student learning
Manage student behavior in a constructive manner
Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with staff, parents, administration, and community
Demonstrate professional work habits following school district and state policies and procedures
Demonstrate professional development
Serve as course team leaders
Serve as members of a 9th or 10th-grade community team
Supervise at a hall duty station