Honors Language Arts and Math Teacher - Middle Schools Split

Zion Elementary School District 6 - Zion, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Zion, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Honors Language Arts and Math Teacher position is designed for middle school educators who will be responsible for planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students. This role is split between Shiloh Park and Zion Central Middle School, requiring travel between the two locations. The educator will work under the direction of the Building Principal and will be expected to develop instructional plans that align with Common Core State Standards while also incorporating district initiatives. The position emphasizes the importance of effective communication with students, parents, and staff, as well as the ability to monitor and evaluate student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plans, organizes, and provides instruction based on Common Core State Standards.
• Administers informal and formal assessments.
• Incorporates district initiatives within instruction.
• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Provides written feedback to students.
• Maintains accurate, efficient, and effective records for instructional and non-instructional purposes.
• Manages classroom organization.
• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Participates in district-wide and building committees related to educational and employment matters.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree (Education) or related field.
• Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning, and instruction.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).