Elementary School Teacher - Steger, IL

Elementary School Teacher - Full-time

Location: Steger, IL

Required Qualifications:

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  Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with K-9 endorsement

  
  


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  Bachelor's degree required.

  
  

Job Description

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  Creating a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth

  
  


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  Establishing effective rapport with students

  
  


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  Motivating students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program

  
  


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  Establishing good relationships with parents and with other staff members

  
  


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  Providing learning experiences in language arts, social studies, pre-reading, and arithmetic science to students using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities

  
  


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  Instructing students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district

  
  


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  Developing and using instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities

  
  


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  Providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the students make a satisfactory transition to school

  
  


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  Establishing and maintaining standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in all activities without interfering with the naturally informal atmosphere of a kindergarten

  
  


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  Evaluating students’ academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records

  
  


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  Communicating with parents through a variety of means

  
  


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  Holding parent conferences to discuss the individual student’s progress and interpret the school program

  
  


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  Identifying pupil needs and cooperating with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems

  
  


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  Creating an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers

  
  


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  Maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities

  
  


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  Selecting and requisitioning books and instructional aids; maintaining required inventory records

  
  


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  Ensuring a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible

  
  


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  Supervising students in and out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day

  
  


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  Participating in curriculum and other developmental programs as required

  
  


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  Participating in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities

  
  

Benefits:

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  Lucrative pay

  
  


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  Long-term contract

  
  


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  Health/Dental/Vision Insurance is available

  
  


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  The principal is well respected and liked