Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Elementary K-6

Date Posted: 8/11/2025

Location: Emily G Johns School

Date Available: 8/14/25

Closing Date: Until filled

District: Plano Community Unit School District 88 Fifth Grade ELA Teacher at Emily G. Johns School for the 2025-26 School Year

General Description of Position: Candidate will be responsible for facilitating English Language Arts instruction for Grade 5 students.

Performance Responsibilities: 1. Creates learning experiences that make the content accessible and meaningful to all students. 2. Provides learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, and personal development and growth of all students. 3. Creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners and meet individual needs. 4. Shows an understanding of instructional planning and designs instruction based upon knowledge of appropriate assessments, discipline, students, the community, and curriculum goals. 5. Uses an understanding of both individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 6. Uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage and document students' growth and development in the areas of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills. 7. Uses knowledge of effective written, verbal, non-verbal, and visual communication.

Qualifications: Professional Educators License

Compensation: Based on Plano CUSD 88's Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For more information please contact Nate Campbell, Principal, at natecampbell@plano88.org.

District Mission Statement: The Mission of Plano School District is to empower and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence, experience personal growth, and make positive contributions to society.

District Vision Statement: Students - Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society. Families & Community - Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District. Educators - Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.

Online application required. In order to be considered for this opening, applicant must go to "View Postings" and apply for the specific Job ID number. To complete the online application process, applicants must also attach cover letter and resume. Optional attachments include credentials, letters of recommendation, certificates, transcripts, etc.

Check our website at www.plano88.org