About the position
Crystal Lake School District 47 is seeking a dedicated and passionate 4th Grade Elementary School Teacher for the 2024/25 school year at Coventry Elementary School. The primary goal of this position is to create a flexible and engaging learning environment that is conducive to the personal growth and academic success of students. The teacher will be responsible for establishing effective rapport with students, motivating them to develop essential skills, attitudes, and knowledge that form a solid foundation for their education. This role requires a commitment to fostering positive relationships with parents and collaborating with other staff members to support student learning. The teacher will implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, instructing students in basic subject matter as mandated by state law and district regulations. This includes selecting or developing instructional materials tailored for individualized and small group instruction, ensuring that the curriculum meets the diverse needs of all students. The teacher will translate lesson plans into meaningful learning experiences, effectively utilizing available instructional time. Maintaining a functional learning atmosphere is crucial, and the teacher will establish and uphold standards of student behavior. Regular evaluation of students' academic and emotional growth is expected, along with maintaining appropriate records and preparing progress reports as required by the district. Communication with parents through conferences and other means is essential to discuss students' progress and address any concerns. The teacher will also identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff members to assess and address health, attitude, and learning challenges. Continuous professional development is encouraged, and the teacher will participate in in-service education activities provided by the district or self-selected professional growth opportunities. Additionally, the teacher will engage in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to enhance performance according to the district's evaluation plan. Participation in curriculum development programs, faculty committees, and student activities is also part of the role, along with administering group standardized tests in accordance with the district's testing program.
Responsibilities
- Implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Instruct students in basic subject matter as specified in state law and regulations, and stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures, and standards of performance.
- Select or develop instructional materials for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of individual students.
- Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best use the available time for instruction.
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Evaluate students' academic and emotional growth, keep and maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports as specified by the district.
- Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress.
- Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
- Participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance according to the district's evaluation plan.
- Participate with the building principal in selecting appropriate texts, materials, and instructional aides, and maintain required inventory records.
- Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
- Participate in curriculum development programs.
- Participate in faculty committees and student activities.
- Perform essential job functions without a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
Requirements
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
- Elementary Education endorsement
- Bachelor's Degree in Education
- Student teaching and/or experience in a K-5 classroom
