What Deerfield Public Schools District 109 is All About...

The Role of the 7th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher in Deerfield 109

DEERFIELD 109 - MISSION
Where challenging experiences foster confidence, collaborative relationships build community, and creative environments ignite curiosity.

DEERFIELD 109 - VISION
We will develop each student to be emotionally resilient, socially skilled, and academically prepared by forging connections within, across, and beyond our classrooms, and by embracing each student's uniqueness.

GENERAL INFORMATION
TITLE: Middle School - 7th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Middle School
LICENSURE: Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)
ENDORSEMENT: Science (6-8) or Equivalent AND Social Studies (6-8)
CLASSIFICATION:  Certified
FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt
REPORTS TO:  Building administration
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Student teaching, internship, or full/part-time teaching experience
EVALUATION: Evaluated by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or other certified evaluators using the agreed upon evaluation tool. This includes formal observation of job performance, inclusion of informal observation data, an artifact file, student growth measures. The evaluation cycle for teachers not in continued contractual service (tenure) shall be one school year. The evaluation cycle for teachers who have attained tenure in District 109 shall be three school years unless job performance is deemed as “needs improvement” or “unsatisfactory.”
PRIOR EXPERIENCE:  Successful completion of student teaching and/or internship
DATES: 2026-2027
AVAILABILITY: One (1.0 FTE) Position(s)/Full-Time
PLACEMENT: Caruso Middle School
WORK CALENDAR: Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION:

Demonstrates an understanding of current District educational objectives,
Demonstrates an understanding of how current objective apply to the individual needs of the students,
Relates instruction to the current district curriculum content,
Demonstrates an understanding of performance objectives in the use of curriculum materials,
Implements the policies of the Board of Education as directed.
Holds proper certification for his/her position.

SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning

Creates lesson plans which demonstrate knowledge of District curriculum objectives
Creates lessons plans which are sufficient for substitute teaching
Plans purposeful assignments for assistants and volunteers
Makes curriculum modifications to meet varied academic needs of exceptional children based on an IEP or a 504 Plan or for identified gifted/talented students

Instruction

Demonstrates skill in execution of plans
Varies level and pace of instruction to meet individual needs
Provides for individual and group involvement
Uses variety of teaching methods, materials, and motivational techniques
Develops appropriate assignments and related homework
Uses a variety of evaluation and assessment systems, formal and informal
Checks for students’ understanding of directions and expectations
Helps student see interrelationships between subject areas where appropriate
Corrects and returns tests and assignments promptly with comments where appropriate
Grades papers, evaluates, and provides written comments upon long term projects, and records data regarding student performance
Strives to keep students actively engaged in the lesson, uses positive reinforcement
Communicates knowledge of student progress to students and parents
Uses student data to make instructional decisions
Incorporates technology into lessons
Encourages students to use technology to complete projects or lessons
Demonstrates expertise in delivering the curriculum

Management

Maintains a learning atmosphere
Clarifies expectations regarding behavior, directions, student activities and assignments
Maintains control and uses appropriate techniques for managing student behavior
Prepares, maintains, and submits accurate records
Promotes respect among students and encourages them to be positive about themselves and others
Treats students with dignity and respect
Communicates concerns about student to parents and appropriate personnel
Maximizes teaching time
Provides for the care and protection of school property
Uses the available resources to assist students (Pupil Services Team, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, LMC staff, etc.)

Competency

Is knowledgeable in assigned subject areas
Shows evidence of continued education
Works to establish goals and develop plans for improvement of teaching skills

Relationships

Provides students with appropriate guidance and support
Acts as a positive adult role model for students
Is accessible to help students
Maintains positive and constructive relationships with parents
Maintains a positive and constructive relationship with colleague and administrators

Attendance

Evidences a history of good attendance
Is consistently punctual to school, class, and meetings
Evidences of history of participation in parent, student, administrative and in-service meetings
Evidences a history of participation in assigned District and student activities

EVALUATION: Evaluation of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Deerfield Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement on evaluation of certified personnel.

The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Middle School - 7th Grade Science/Social Studies - 2026/2027