What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Kindergarten ELD Teacher position at McHenry School District 15?
- Current and valid Illinois Early Childhood and ESL Endorsement.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Experience working with children with cognitive disabilities.
- Experience and comfort using assistive technology and alternative forms of communication.
- Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
- Plans and implements instructional programs in accordance with the District’s philosophy and curricular objectives.
- Delivers instruction to engage all students and adjusts lessons as indicated by student progress for the purpose of improving their success in academic and interpersonal skills.
- Designs classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that align with State and District standards.
- Creates and administers assessments aligned with instructional goals. Uses the data from assessments to evaluate student competency, developing individual learning plans and for planning instructional groups.
- Maintain accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
- Responsible for writing and implementing individual education plans and have familiarity with response to intervention.
- Manages student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space to provide a safe and optimal learning environment for students and staff.
- Assesses student progress towards targets and standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration throughout the learning process.
- Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration while establishing clear objectives for all lessons, curricular units, projects, and communicates these objectives to all students.
- Communicates and collaborates with instructional staff, school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
- Understanding of various formal and informal assessment strategies and uses them to support the continuous development of students.
- Demonstrates exemplary classroom practice and possesses a deep understanding of technology integration and quality learning principles.
- Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the building Principal.
- Salary will be commensurate with professional training and experience according to salary schedule.
- Full health insurance program with major medical.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study.
JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT
JOB TITLE: Pre-Kindergarten ELD Teacher
SCHOOL: Edgebrook Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
CERTIFICATION Current and Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 Day - Full Time
START DATE: August 18, 2025
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