Position Type :
High School Teaching / ELL
Date Posted : 4 / 8 / 2024
Location :
Proviso West High School
Date Available : Upon Approval
Closing Date :
Until Filled ESL SCIENCE TEACHER
Division / Department : Science
Classification (FSLA) : Full-time, Exempt
Position Group : Teacher
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) : 1.0
Anticipated Work Year & Hours
Union Membership : Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO
Reports to : Building Principal and / or designee
General Description :
Full-time high school teaching position.
Minimum Required Qualifications :
Employees are responsible for obtaining / retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position.
Education / Training : Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or meets minimum requirements to be eligible for an ??Educator License with Stipulations (ESL) EndorsementLicensure : Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) or ??Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for grades 9-12Endorsement : English as a Second Language (ESL) (Grades 9-12)AND any of the following :Science - Biology (Grades 9-12)Science - Chemistry (Grades 9-12)Science - Earth & Space (Grades 9-12)Science - Environmental (Grades 9-12)Science - Physics (Grades 9-12)Experience : N / AKnowledge / Abilities / Skills : Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.Desired Qualifications :
Note : These are "desired qualifications" only, and are not required to be considered for employment for this position)
Master's Degree and / or Doctorate DegreePrevious high school teaching experienceBilingual Endorsement (grades 9-12)Special Education Endorsement (LBS1)Bilingual (English / Spanish)Multiple subject area endorsementsEssential Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional Competencies
Teach to prescribed outcomes and goals to lead to positive student outcomesUtilize best practices of standards-based learning and the gradual release of responsibility instructional modelDesign and implement coherent and rigorous instruction to improve student achievement ensuring prerequisite, grade level, and extension skills that are aligned to priority standardsEnsure that students understand the learning goals and the relevance of instructional outcomesInvolve students in learning using research-based differentiation practices and educational technologyUse appropriate school support and resource materials toward improvement in students' social, emotional, academic, and behavioral health outcomesProvide appropriate remedial and / or enrichment materialImplement reteaching and review opportunities and interventions for studentsDifferentiate for students with special needs, language needs, or different learning styles.Promote student success through clear expectations for learning and coursework, timely responses, and regular feedbackAssign and evaluate student work that leads to mastery of standardsTrack, monitor, and post student progress on a weekly basis using the district SIS systemCommunicate regularly with parents, students, counselors, and support staff and document using the district student information system (SIS) systemBe clear in explanations and directions to ensure student understandingSpeak clearly, audibly, and fluently to ensure student understandingEstablish a positive and safe, student-centered learning environmentRegularly revise lesson plans based on formative and summative assessment data to differentiate instruction and guide student learningAddress different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materialsBe creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materialsDemonstrate command of assigned content areas and enthusiasm for teaching the subject matterExhibit knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to assigned content areas and to the teaching of diverse studentsClassroom Management Competencies
Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomesMonitor and correct student behavior to maximize student learning in a positive and safe learning environmentRespond to behavioral infractions quickly and in a professional mannerDocument behavioral infractions using the district SIS systemUse effective methods to manage student behavior and classroom materialsReinforce / reward appropriate social and academic behaviorEnsure appropriate use and care of required classroom materials and equipment availableInteract with students in ways that are respectful and friendly and reflect an understanding of cultural differencesProfessionally Related Competencies
Engage in ongoing collaboration with colleagues on curriculum, instruction, pacing, and assessmentsParticipate in review and updating of curricular programsPerform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative proceduresAdhere to all personal absences procedures and provides appropriate plans and materials for use by the substitute.Exemplify the district's mission and visionBe punctual in arrival times to the building, to classes, and to meetingsSupport progress of achieving goals outlined the Strategic PlanPromptly report student behavior, attendance, and academic performance to parents / guardians and when necessary, refer students to appropriate school personnel; document using the district SIS systemImplement "future focus area" recommendations made in the evaluation and supervisory processCooperate with other educational personnel and administrationModel and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and proceduresReflect on professional practice and make necessary adjustments to ensure student successAttend each workdayRecord final course grades in the district SIS system according to the district-provided dates and deadlinesUnderstand and use a range of technologies that effectively support student learning and communication, while modeling legal and safe behavior related to technology usePerformance Evaluation / Accountability :
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the evaluation of personnel, as outlined in As established by the current Agreement between Proviso Township High Schools District No. 209 Board of Education, Board Policy 5 : 320. All evaluations shall comply with State and Federal law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Supervises : N / A
Physical Requirements :
As established by the current Agreement between Board of Education, Proviso Township High Schools District No. 209, Cook County, Illinois and the Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO.
Work Environment / Conditions :
As established by the current Agreement between Board of Education, Proviso Township High Schools District No. 209, Cook County, Illinois and the Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO.
Position Goals : N / A
Compensation & Bene?ts :
Salary Range : As established by the current Agreement between Board of Education, Proviso Township High Schools District No. 209, Cook County, Illinois and the Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO.Benefits : As established by the current Agreement between Board of Education, Proviso Township High Schools District No. 209, Cook County, Illinois and the Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO.Application Procedures :
Apply online at https : / / www.applitrack.com / pths209 / onlineapp / default.aspx
Selection Process :
All applicants must complete a District application to be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed. Interviews of selected qualified applicants will be conducted, and a qualified candidate will be recommended by the hiring supervisor to the Office of Human Resources. District 209 ensures equal employment opportunity, as outlined in Board Policy 5 : 10. The Superintendent is responsible for making final hiring recommendations to the Proviso Township High Schools Board of Education. Employment is subject to the recommendation of the Superintendent, the approval of the Board of Education and the results of required processes outlined in Board Policy 5 : 30. No individual shall begin work until receiving written approval from the Office of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of the individual who has sought employment to ensure that official approval from the Office of Human Resources has been granted prior to beginning any type of employment.
Disclaimer :This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. The site of employment is subject to change based on the needs of the school district. As outlined in Board Policy 5 : 32 Nepotism, no person with an Interested Relationship with any member of the Board of Education, the Superintendent or a District-level administrator shall be eligible for employment in the District.
For Additional Information Contact :
Office of Human Resources
Proviso Township High Schools District 209
8601 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
708-338-5900
Job Description Creation / Revision Date : 03.25.2024
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5 : 10.
