Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Elementary - Grades 1 - 3

Date Posted:
6/6/2024

Location:
Woodland Elementary School

Date Available:
08/19/2024

Closing Date:
When Filled

Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and educational environment by hiring individuals who support and contribute to the diversity and excellence of our student and academic programs through their teaching and service to our students, parents and the community we serve.
If you welcome inclusion, equity and diversity, have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students, embrace and celebrate the individuality of our student population with respect to race, ethnicity, and economic status, and seek to celebrate the cultures that contribute to making our district so rich, please join our team! Minority candidates encouraged to apply.

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Position Title: Grade 1 Dual Language (English Speaking) Teacher

Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting.

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching: Bilingual/English Speaking

Date Posted: June 6, 2024

Location: Woodland Elementary School

Date Available: August 19, 2024, plus seven days of New Teacher Orientation August 6 - 9, 2024 and August 14 - 16, 2024.

Description: Provide a TPE structured, individualized, educational classroom environment to meet the needs of limited English speaking students by consistently practicing differentiated instruction; and ability to implement authentic assessments such as portfolios to evaluate student achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS
License/Certification: Illinois Professional Educator or Transitional Bilingual Educator License valid for Grades 1-3 with Spanish Bilingual approval or endorsement, English as a Second Language Endorsement

Education: Required - Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and/or Bilingual Education

Experience - Required - Teaching or student teaching experience
- Preferred - Teaching or student teaching experience in an elementary school and/or bilingual classroom(s).

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Has command of the subject matter and effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including including Response to Intervention (RtI) and Common Core State Standards
2. Daily lesson plans are organized and educational materials are prepared to implement district curriculum and Common Core State Standards
3. Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students.
4. Contributes and models a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) program
5. Orders materials and supplies as per district procedures, with appropriate authorization and within budgetary constraints
6. Collaborates with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs
7. Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times assigned
8. Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property; keeps supplies in good working condition, is responsible for all materials as well as manages repair of equipment
9. Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook
10. Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality
11. Collaborates as needed with appropriate school personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions
12. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests
13. Utilizes the Response to Intervention model (RTI) to assist in reviewing data, determining academic needs, setting appropriate academic goals and implementing interventions for students
14. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct in alignment with the Parent/Student Handbook and PBIS in order to provide for a safe, orderly, productive environment
15. Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of student attendance, projects, and grades
16. Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students' levels and rates of progress
17. Gathers and maintains up-to-date records of student grades and assessment data to assist in the placement of students
18. Administers state and local standardized ability and achievement tests and interprets results to determine student strengths and areas of need
19. Attends and participates in team, department, faculty meetings, and professional development
20. Keeps up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to meet the needs of all students
21. Remains current on best practices in Dual Language education
22. Performs other such duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Assistant Principal.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Planning and Preparation - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students learning.
• Classroom Environment - Creates an environment of respect and report, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.
• Instruction - Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Professional Responsibility - Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.

Technical: Competent in digital environments; Chromebooks, databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications etc.

Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff in both English and Spanish. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. Must have strong organizational skills.

DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
2. Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
3. Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
4. Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.
5. Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.
6. Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
7. Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.
8. Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.
9. Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.
10. Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.
11. Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.

Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.

Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.
ERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days; Monday thru Friday; 7:15 AM - 2:50 PM

SALARY RANGE: Based on experience and education

HOW TO APPLY: Internal applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application.

All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting:

CONTACT PERSONS:
Mr. Jared Reardon
Principal
jreardon@dist50.net
(847) 984-8902

Mrs. Elizabeth Sanchez Szepesi
Director of Language Acquisition
eszepesi@dist50.net
(847) 596-5623

APPLICATION DEADLINE: When filled

Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847-596-5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.
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