Elementary Career Teacher

Jackson Charter School (JCS) Vision: To foster a safe environment where integrated learning, strong families, and community partnerships embrace our students while inspiring them to shape the world.

JCS Mission: To empower our students to become global leaders who connect, explore, and create through real-world learning experiences.

Role and Responsibility of Job: To create a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Teach content and skills in subject area utilizing curriculum designated by Jackson Charter School and other appropriate learning activities.

2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Jackson Charter School.

3. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the Jackson’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with CCSS standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.

4. Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, student grades, and other record-keeping activities as necessary.

5. Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the Common Core State Standards.

6. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

7. Identifies student needs and works collaboratively with colleagues to assess and implement student interventions.

8. Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.

9. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

10. Administers assessments in accordance with Jackson Charter School assessment practices.

11. Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff.

12. Ensure adequate supervision of students and the classroom environment to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students.

13. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protest equipment, materials, and school property.

14. Remain in the classroom and monitor students at all times.

15. Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to appropriate personnel immediately.

16. Supervises and monitors student movement throughout the school building.

17. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

18. Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.

19. Participates in school-sponsored activities.

20. Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.

21. Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from school leadership and instructional coaches.

22. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the school leadership and instructional coaches.

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Illinois Teaching Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rockford, IL 61107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person