Grade 4 Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Position Type

Certified PEL/Teacher

Date Posted

2/21/2025

Location

Indian Trail School

Date Available

08/18/2025

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Teacher - 4th Grade (2025-26)

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth

in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum;

documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific

educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning

environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student

progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school elementary 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 and translates lesson plans into
  
  

learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to
  
  

fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual

and small group instruction as needed.

• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters
  
  

specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the

Summit Hill 161 School District.

• 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 with the school's standards and school district
  
  

policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a

functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade
  
  

level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and

committees.

• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and
  
  

equipment and maintains inventory records.

• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school
  
  

day, including activities involving school transportation.

• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
  
  

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.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as
  
  

differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted
  
  

in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile

• Current Illinois Certification appropriate to the position
• Current valid Driver's License (If applicable for the position)
  
  

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related
  
  

discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

• Master's Degree in related area preferred.
  
  

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

Salary

Salary provided per Teacher's Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Procedure

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