JH - 6th Grade Science Teacher 2025-2026

JH - 6th Grade Science Teacher 2025-2026

Job Description

6th Grade Science Teacher

- PEL Required with Endorsement for Science
- 2025-2026 School Year, August 18, 2025
- Salary and benefits per PGTA contract

School District Job Description

Position Title: Teacher, General Education

Department: Education

Reports To: Building Principal

Contract: 180 Days

Compensation: As Determined by the Professional Negotiated Agreement between the PGTA and BOE

SUMMARY: To effectively incorporate instructional practices as a means to insure that all students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Plans a program of study that is differentiated to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
- Displays appropriate knowledge of subject matter and district curriculum in assigned teaching area.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
- Prepares for classes assigned, and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
- Accepts responsibility for extracurricular activities as may be assigned.
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting the needs of all students and the stated objectives.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and communicates the result of these assessments to administration and parents through regular progress reports.
- Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
- Seeks the assistance of district specialists as needed.
- Manages student behavior and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Consults with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Works in a cooperative and collaborative manner with all staff to provide instructional opportunities for all students.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Has familiarity with individualized education plans of any special education student placed within the classroom.
- Implements behavior management plans as needed across educational settings.
- Demonstrates collaborative problem solving.
- Communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
- Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, other teaching staff, and clerical personnel in order to be an effective team member.
- Is able to be flexible and work across educational environments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise students within the classroom and in all other areas of the school grounds.

Supervise students on field trips.

Supervises student teachers when assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Education

Appropriate State of Illinois Teaching Certification with proper endorsements for area of employment

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to work with students who have been identified as having minor to moderately to severely handicapping disabilities.

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated per the District’s evaluation plan in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy and state requirements for evaluation of certified personnel.

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