Teacher, Reading Specialist (To Cover Leave)
Company: Niles Township High School District 219
Location: Skokie
Posted on: April 23, 2025
Job Description:
- Position Type:
Full-Time Teaching/Reading
- Date Posted:
3/24/2025
- Location:
NORTH/WEST ENGLISH
- Date Available:
25-26 School Year
- Closing Date:
05/01/2025
QUALIFICATIONS: Must have an Illinois Professional Educator License
(PEL) with the required endorsements. LOCAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Teachers who have taught at least three years in District 219 must
have (a) successfully participated in at least 6 clock hours of
D219-authorized equity professional development every three years.
AP Teachers must have either five years teaching experience in the
AP course to which they are assigned or successfully have completed
a College Board Institute and audit process for the class. To
qualify for a World Language position, internal candidates must
have either three(3)years of teaching experience in the target
language or must possess a minimal proficiency of "advanced low" as
measured by the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Assessment. To
qualify for a World Language position, external candidates must
possess a minimal proficiency of "advanced low" as measured by the
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Assessment. To qualify for a
Project Lead the Way Program position, internal candidates must
have experience and have Project Lead the Way certification. To
qualify for a Project Lead the Way Program position, external
candidates must have Project Lead the Way certification. POSITION
SUMMARY: Licensed employees are expected to perform the duties and
responsibilities outlined in District 219 Board policies and the
Board/Union contract. The performance standards listed below
represent the essential functions of the job. PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES: INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS:
Plans lessons and prepares
instructional materials Presents lessons effectively Demonstrates a
variety of effective teaching techniques Provides for differences
of individuals and groups Evaluates student achievement effectively
CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT:
Provides purposeful classroom
activity Interacts with students in a manner that encourages
respectful relationships among students and teacher Promotes the
development of self-esteem in students Addresses the needs of
individual students STAFF-PARENT-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS:
Demonstrates positive interpersonal
relations with staff Works cooperatively with school personnel
(Directors, Student Services staff, Deans) to benefit students
Encourages positive school-community relationships Communications
effectively with parents to enhance the learning process by
responding to or initiating parent contacts in a timely,
professional and constructive manner PROFESSIONALISM:
Establishes and pursues goals to
improve professional competence Works in a supportive role with
colleagues (e.g. cooperative course planning, curriculum
development, test construction, materials preparation, methodology)
Maintains knowledge of current trends in his/her field through
professional activities (e.g. attending professional meetings,
enrolling in relevant courses, reading relevant literature) Adheres
to Board of Education and building policies and procedures
Identifies school or curriculum problems and suggest appropriate
solutions Uses appropriate channels to resolve concerns and
problems Niles Township High School District 219 is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219
to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of
the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the
position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities
regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion,
age, or handicap. The information contained in this job description
posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for
this position. The individuals currently holding this position
perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified
minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual
needing assistance in making application for opening should contact
the Human Resources Department.
Attachment(s):
- Certified Salary Schedule.pdf
- Teacher Fringe Benefits.pdf
Keywords: Niles Township High School District 219, Chicago , Teacher, Reading Specialist (To Cover Leave), Education / Teaching , Skokie, Illinois
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