What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Science Teacher position at Fox River Grove Consolidated School District #3?
Position Type :
Middle School Teaching / Science
Date Posted : 2 / 6 / 2025
Location :
Fox River Grove School District #3
Date Available : 08 / 01 / 2025
Science Teacher
Fox River Grove School District 3 seeks a MS Science teacher for Fox River Grove Middle School School for the 2024-2025 school year. We are seeking a dynamic, student focused, team oriented teacher who understands how to implement technology as a tool to enhance the opportunities for student learning.
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in basic and complex scientific principles.
Essential Performance Responsibilities
- Develops and administers science curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of science to everyday existence and problem-solving.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Maintains familiarity with district and Illinois State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications Profile
Education
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
FLSA Status : Exempt
Salary and Benefits
40,376 base salary minimum
14 sick days, 3 of which can be used as personal days
80% paid BCBS for individual
Salary : $44,369
