Language Arts Teacher 2025-2026
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Salary: Per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Contract Extension and Benefits / Benefit Premiums
Work Schedule: School Year
Position will remain open until filled. Applications will be screened and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.
Summary: 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.
Qualifications / Experience
- ISBE PEL with Language Arts, Grades 5-8 endorsement, required.
- Additional endorsements, preferred.
- Previous experience teaching junior high students, preferred.
- Experience teaching junior high Communication/Research, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Guides the learning process toward achievement of district approved curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; to communicate these objectives to students.
- Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
- Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135
We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.
- Location:
- Orland Park