Teacher- Wellness

Township High School District 211•Hoffman Estates, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness Teacher plans and delivers effective instruction that promotes student learning and achievement aligned with District curriculum, Illinois Learning Standards, and Board of Education policies. The teacher creates a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development and fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and responsible citizenship. The position includes delivering standards-aligned instruction; assessing and communicating student progress; maintaining classroom expectations and instructional records; implementing District curriculum; collaborating with colleagues; participating in professional development; and complying with Board policies, District procedures, applicable laws, and professional ethics. The teacher may also perform supervisory duties and other responsibilities assigned by the principal or designee. Work is performed primarily in a classroom and school environment. The position may require extended periods of standing, walking, and moving around the classroom, occasional lifting of instructional materials or equipment, and supervision of students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and at school events. Employment terms, compensation, and work year are established by the Board of Education and the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education with appropriate subject endorsements.
Meet all state certification and licensure requirements for the assigned teaching position.
Provide official transcripts of all academic credits earned and submit updated transcripts as required.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver standards-aligned instruction that meets diverse student learning needs.
Develop and implement instructional strategies that promote active engagement and critical thinking.
Establish learning objectives and communicate expectations for student performance.
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and inform instruction.
Provide timely, constructive feedback on student performance and growth.
Differentiate instruction for varied learning styles, abilities, and needs.
Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.
Establish and enforce classroom expectations that promote positive behavior and student responsibility.
Support students’ social, emotional, and developmental needs.
Maintain classroom management procedures that maximize instructional time.
Implement District curriculum and instructional programs consistent with Board policy and administrative guidelines.
Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and improvement activities as assigned.
Integrate technology and other instructional resources to enhance learning.
Maintain accurate instructional records, lesson plans, and assessment data.
Evaluate student performance using a variety of assessment methods.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
Communicate student progress with parents or guardians.
Collaborate with staff to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional learning teams, and District professional development activities.
Maintain professional relationships with students, parents or guardians, and colleagues.
Comply with Board policies, District procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
Maintain professional ethics consistent with the Illinois Educator Code of Ethics.
Safeguard student confidentiality in accordance with legal requirements.
Perform supervisory duties and other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee.