Elementary School Teacher - Steger, IL

Elementary School Teacher - Full-time Location: Steger, IL Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with K-9 endorsement Bachelor's degree required. Job Description Creating a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth Establishing effective rapport with students Motivating students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program Establishing good relationships with parents and with other staff members 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 Instructing students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district Developing and using instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities Providing individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and help the students make a satisfactory transition to school 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 Evaluating students’ academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records Communicating with parents through a variety of means Holding parent conferences to discuss the individual student’s progress and interpret the school program Identifying pupil needs and cooperating with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems Creating an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers Maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities Selecting and requisitioning books and instructional aids; maintaining required inventory records Ensuring a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible Supervising students in and out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day Participating in curriculum and other developmental programs as required Participating in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities Benefits: Lucrative pay Long-term contract Health/Dental/Vision Insurance is available The principal is well respected and liked #J-18808-Ljbffr Futurerecruit.net