JH STEM/7th Grade Science Teacher 2025-2026

Prairie Grove School District 46•Crystal Lake, IL

About The Position

To effectively incorporate instructional practices as a means to insure that all students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Education
Appropriate State of Illinois Teaching Certification with proper endorsements for area of employment
Other qualifications as dictated by the Illinois State Board of Education
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the building principal, assistant principal, colleagues, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work with students who have been identified as having minor to moderately to severely handicapping disabilities.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Nice To Haves

PEL Preferred with Endorsements in the following: Math, Language Arts, or Social Science

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that is differentiated to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
Displays appropriate knowledge of subject matter and district curriculum in assigned teaching area.
Follows the curriculum objectives/outcomes in regard to concepts taught, scope & sequence, and school approved course outlines.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
Prepares for classes assigned, and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Accepts responsibility for extracurricular activities as may be assigned.
Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting the needs of all students and the stated objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and communicates the result of these assessments to administration and parents through regular progress reports.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Seeks the assistance of district specialists as needed (i.e., classroom rules, R.O.A.R., PBIS, etc).
Manages student behavior and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Consults with colleagues, students, and parents.
Works in a cooperative and collaborative manner with all staff to provide instructional opportunities for all students.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Has familiarity with individualized education plans of any special education student placed within the classroom.
Implements behavior management plans as needed across educational settings.
Demonstrates collaborative problem solving.
Communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, other teaching staff, and clerical personnel in order to be an effective team member.
Is able to be flexible and work across educational environments.
Supervise students within the classroom and in all other areas of the school grounds (hallway, bathroom, playground, etc.).
Supervise students on field trips.
Supervises student teachers when assigned