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6th/7th Grade Science Teacher

Lake Villa School District
Lake, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Position Type :

Middle School Teaching / Science

Date Posted : 2 / 17 / 2025

Location :

Palombi Middle School

Date Available : 08 / 11 / 2025

QUALIFICATIONS :

Professional Educator License (PEL)

Content Area and Middle School Endorsements

Student teaching and / or current experience in this area

REPORTS TO : Principal

SUPERVISES : N / A

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

PURPOSE : To help students develop a strong understanding of content area concepts and critical thinking skills, while supporting their growth as mature, responsible individuals through engaging lessons and real-world applications.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Plan and deliver content area instruction aligned with district curriculum, standards, and objectives.
  • Create a safe, inclusive, and student-centered classroom environment that fosters respect, collaboration, and real-world applications.
  • Design engaging, rigorous, and differentiated learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of students.
  • Employ research-based instructional methods, integrating appropriate technology to enhance learning.
  • Assess student progress regularly using clear criteria, and provide timely and accurate feedback to guide future instruction.
  • Ensure students understand assessment criteria and fosters self-reflection.
  • Maintain detailed records of student data, including academic, social-emotional, and medical information, in compliance with district policies.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, special education staff, and other stakeholders to support student success.
  • Honor and implement 504 and IEP plans, ensuring legal compliance and student support.
  • Manage student behavior effectively to maximize learning time and engagement.
  • Maintain respectful, age-appropriate dialogue with students.
  • Collaborate with special education and specialty staff to address student needs.
  • Prepare detailed lesson plans for substitutes, ensuring continuity of learning, including critical student information.
  • Communicate progress to parents and guardians regularly and respond promptly to inquiries.
  • Adhere to district policies and demonstrates professionalism in all interactions.
  • Incorporate district-prescribed technology to support instruction and learning.
  • Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, and / or transition times as assigned.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required, while maintaining professionalism in all interactions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

  • Knowledge of curriculum standards, subject content, and developmental needs of students.
  • Knowledge of integrating key content elements, facilitating higher-level thinking, and linking content to past, future, and real-world experiences.
  • Knowledge of current research and instructional strategies to plan and implement effective lessons tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Knowledge of student intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
  • Skill in oral and written communication to effectively convey information to students, peers, and parents.
  • Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing lessons that meet educational objectives.
  • Skill in collaborating with certified and classified staff, parents, and community members to support student learning.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
  • Ability to work independently, take professional initiative, and manage schedules and timelines.
  • Ability to foster a collaborative and student-centered learning environment.
  • TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 182 Days. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

    EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal or Dean in accordance with provisions of Board policy.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, taste, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT :

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside but could occasionally be outside and is subject to noises associated with an educational environment both indoors and outdoors that is deemed moderate. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

    SALARY AND BENEFITS :

    Salary Schedule : 2024-2025 Salary Schedule

    Payroll Schedule : Distributed over 26 periods, every other Friday

    Health, Dental / Vision Benefits Information :

  • Health Benefits Options : 3200 HSA Plan; 700 PPO Plan
  • Dental / Vision Benefits Summary
  • Health Insurance Premiums 2024-2025
  • Sick Day Allocation : 16 days total, with up to 3 days available for personal use

    Life Insurance : $50,000

    Pension System : Teacher Retirement System

    Tuition Reimbursement : $2,750 annually

    Salary : $2,750

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