Teacher - Grade 2 (LB) Leave Cover (1/4/27-5/28/27)

Community Unit School District No•Long Beach, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher leads students toward fulfilling their potential by translating district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences that develop skills needed to become mature and responsible individuals. This is a Grade 2 leave-cover position at Long Beach Elementary School, covering January 4, 2027 through May 28, 2027. The teacher plans and prepares lessons aligned with curriculum standards and students’ backgrounds, strengths, needs, and interests; develops assessments and uses results to plan instruction; and creates a respectful, safe, accessible, and well-managed classroom environment. The teacher engages students through rigorous, appropriate learning activities, communicates expectations clearly, monitors and supports progress, and adjusts instruction to meet students’ needs. The teacher also reflects on and improves instructional practice, maintains accurate records, communicates with families, participates in the professional learning community, pursues professional development, collaborates with colleagues, and complies with school and district regulations. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Valid and registered Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education) endorsement.
Recent elementary-level teaching experience, except for new graduates.
Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods, and current teaching techniques.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare lessons using sound content knowledge and pedagogy, accounting for students’ backgrounds, strengths, needs, and interests.
Set instructional outcomes aligned with high-level learning and curriculum standards, and design coherent instruction that engages students.
Use school and district resources to support teaching and student learning.
Develop assessments aligned with instructional outcomes, communicate assessment criteria, and use results to plan future instruction.
Establish a respectful classroom environment and a culture of learning with high expectations for students.
Manage classroom routines, transitions, supplies, and student behavior effectively while respecting students’ dignity.
Organize classroom space to promote safety, accessibility, and learning, and make effective use of physical resources and technology.
Communicate learning expectations, directions, procedures, and content clearly in oral and written language.
Engage students through appropriate activities, assignments, materials, questioning, and discussion techniques.
Monitor student learning, provide timely and high-quality feedback, and support student self-assessment and progress monitoring.
Adjust instruction and respond flexibly to students’ questions, interests, and learning needs.
Reflect on lessons and use objective assessments of teaching to improve future instruction.
Maintain accurate records of assignments, student progress, and non-instructional information.
Communicate frequently with families about the instructional program and individual student learning.
Participate in the professional learning community, maintain cooperative relationships, and contribute to district events and projects.
Pursue professional development, share expertise, and remain open to feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
Demonstrate integrity and ethical conduct and comply with school and district regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support effective teaching and learning.