Reset Room Certified Teacher

Proviso Township High Schools•Forest Park, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Full-time high school teaching position responsible for supervising the in-school suspension (ISS) / reset room. The teacher provides structured academic support, monitors student behavior, and ensures a safe, orderly environment that promotes reflection, accountability, and continued academic progress. The position is based at Proviso West High School, has a 1.0 FTE and an anticipated 180-day work year, and reports to the Building Principal and/or designee. The position is full-time and exempt, with membership in the Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO. The teacher supervises students throughout the ISS/reset-room day, supports completion of assigned coursework, communicates with teachers about assignments, and tracks student work and progress in the student information system (SIS). The role also includes maintaining a structured environment, enforcing school expectations, documenting behavior, supporting student reflection, and implementing interventions aligned with MTSS. The teacher collaborates with administrators, counselors, deans, teachers, families, and outside agencies as needed. The role requires a bachelor's degree or eligibility for an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS), as well as a valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) or ELS for grades 9–12. High school teaching experience is required. Experience in student behavior intervention or support, alternative or structured learning settings, and strong classroom management and de-escalation skills are desired. ESL, bilingual, or special education endorsements are preferred. Salary and benefits are governed by the current collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or eligibility for an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS).
Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) or ELS for grades 9–12.
High school teaching experience.
Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with student behavior intervention or support.
Experience in alternative or structured learning environments.
Strong classroom management and de-escalation skills.
ESL, bilingual, or special education endorsements.

Responsibilities

Supervise students for the full in-school suspension/reset-room day.
Ensure students complete assigned coursework; communicate with teachers about assignments and provide academic support and clarification.
Track and document student work completion in the student information system (SIS).
Maintain a structured, supervised, safe, and orderly environment; enforce school rules and expectations.
Monitor student behavior and transitions, document behavior and incidents in SIS, and support student reflection and accountability.
Implement interventions aligned with MTSS.
Communicate with administrators about student progress and concerns and coordinate with counselors, deans, and teachers.
Participate in student support discussions as needed and collaborate with outside agencies, including PLCCA and West 40.
Encourage parental involvement in students’ education and communicate effectively with students and parents.
Oversee appropriate use of materials and technology.
Follow district policies and procedures, attend meetings and professional learning, and support Strategic Plan goals.
Maintain punctuality and attendance; document required data and use technology resources to monitor, document, and communicate student progress, activities, and outcomes.