Job description
The Chemistry/Physics Teacher teaches course curriculum that motivates the student to learn integrating a course of study within the parameters of the school philosophy, Illinois State Board of Education, the school’s framework and learning goals.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare lesson and unit plans, course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and the school’s educational philosophy
- Instruct students using various teaching methods, such as project-based learning, lecture and demonstration, audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement instruction
- Prepare and administer tests to evaluate student progress, corrects tests, records results and issue reports to inform parents of progress
- Involve both students and parents in the evaluation of academic and social goals and the formation of the Individualized Academic Educational Plan (IAEP)
- Provide individual help to students to maintain satisfactory progress
- Contribute to the professional learning community to impact student achievement and enhance the learning environment
- Collaborate with colleagues on school initiatives to promote academic success
- Confer with parents to discuss student progress, academics, attitudes and achievements
- Teach rules of conduct and maintain discipline in classroom and on campus
- Counsel students when adjustment and academic problems arise
- Maintains attendance, progress reports and grade records as required
- Actively participate in faculty and professional meetings, open houses, parent conferences, educational conferences, training workshops and other related activities
- Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the central administration, parents, and representatives of resource agencies
- Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school
- Bargaining Unit Member and is Subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field
- A minimum of two years of experience working high school students
- Hold a IL Teaching certificate (ISBE verified)
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Bilingual – Spanish/English Preferred
Statement of other duties: This document describes the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,286.00 – $80,934.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person