Instructional Content Area 6-8 Teacher - 2025/2026 School Year

Rockford Public Schools • Rockford, IL

69d • $43,642 - $91,830

About The Position

The Teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students.

Requirements

• Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.
• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all school stakeholders.
• Ability to develop relationships with students and parents.
• Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of best teaching and assessing practices.
• Working knowledge of State and National Standards.
• Ability to organize and maintain student records which includes gradebooks.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Uses a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
• Considers equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrates a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations as well as the district's student code of conduct.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum.
• Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data-based decision making for students.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid Sick and Personal time.
• Paid holidays.
• Board-paid TRS (Teachers' Retirement System).
• Optional 403(b) plan.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

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