ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

CLASSIFICATION: Certified, Full-time employee

REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Assistant Principal when applicable

EVALUATION: Evaluated annually by the building administration in accordance with the Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Personnel

JOB SUMMARY:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Attends meetings as required under current contract.
Is available to students, parents, staff and administrators for education-related purposes during the school workday.
Supports the district's philosophy of education.
Recognizes pupil needs and seeks the assistance of other professional staff in helping pupils solve social, emotional, physical, and academic problems.
Plans and implements a program of study within the established curriculum that meets the individual needs and abilities of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shares preparation activities with the building principal, upon request.
Fosters a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
Establishes clear objectives and communicates these to students.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs, capabilities, and interests of the students involved.
Assesses and reports student performance on a regular basis.
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative procedures.
Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Actively maintains professional competencies through continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Supports the administration and staff in implementing current district practices and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree required.
Valid Illinois Teacher's License.
Spanish bilingual preferred.
Successful student teaching or past teaching experience.
Valid First Aid/CPR Cards preferred.
Must hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to move freely to various locations within the building and perform duties (typically involving frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and lifting). Frequent repetitive activities, including hands and arms, for clerical related work. Occasional exposure to noise and activity of a school setting. Ability to travel outside the district for a variety of meetings and conferences.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary, fringe benefits, and working conditions are negotiated between the Lake Bluff School Board and Lake Bluff Teachers’ Council. Per Lake Bluff Teachers’ Council, IEA-NEA and LBESD65 Collective Bargaining Agreement, excellent benefits, TRS Retirement Pension, paid sick, personal, bereavement leave, and other benefits.

APPLICATION: Apply online only, please do not submit paper copies of applications or call the school directly. Applications will be screened by our administrators. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT: Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 serves the 900 students from the communities of Lake Bluff and Knollwood. The District has two schools and is located 33 miles north of Chicago along the shore of Lake Michigan. Our employees report high rates of job satisfaction and our student achievement is among the top ten percent of all districts in the State of Illinois. Our motto: Excellence in Education, Enthusiasm for Life, Every Student, Every Day.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION. AS SUCH, IT IS NOT NECESSARILY ALL INCLUSIVE, AND THE JOB MAY REQUIRE OTHER ESSENTIAL AND/OR NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, TASKS, DUTIES, OR RESPONSIBILITIES NOT LISTED HEREIN. DISTRICT RESERVES THE SOLE RIGHT TO ADD, MODIFY, OR EXCLUDE ANY ESSENTIAL OR NON-ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE. NOTHING IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION, OR BY THE COMPLETION OF ANY REQUIREMENT OF THE JOB BY THE EMPLOYEE, IS INTENDED TO CREATE A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT OF ANY TYPE.

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