Primary Classroom Teacher

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ESL

Date Posted:
4/24/2024

Location:
Covington School, 9130 S. 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn

Date Available:
2024-2025

District:
Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 – website
Title: Primary Classroom Teacher

Job Requirements
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate content area endorsement (ESL)
• Experience working with English Learners (ELs) is preferred but not required
• Bilingual Spanish or Arabic preferred

Our Mission

The mission of School District 123 is “Preparing Today’s Learner for Tomorrow’s World.” We believe each child has unlimited potential and deserves equal access to a challenging and comprehensive curriculum in a safe, secure, and appropriate environment.

Direct Supervisor

Director of English Learner Programs/Building Principal

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required of this position.
• Demonstrate support for the Mission, Vision, and Goals of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123
• Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures
• Plan and implement appropriate instruction using methods and materials which are most appropriate for meeting district goals and objectives
• Utilize research-based best practices to instruct ELs in reading, writing, listening, and speaking
• Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide reports as required
• Create a classroom and school environment that is conducive to learning and is age appropriate
• Administer assessments and maintain student records in accordance with ISBE requirements
• Communicate and cooperate with colleagues, students, parents, and the community as needed to meet professional standards
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Apply student learning theory, brain-based learning, and differentiated instruction
• Participate in meetings and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the contract and Board of Education
• Utilize technology to promote learning, creativity, collaboration
• Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
• Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job

Terms of Employment

Hours/Day: (CBA – Art. II – Section 10.A)

Months/Year: (CBA – Art. II – Section 10.B)

Salary Range: $45,000 – $55,000

Link to Salary Schedule -> Under “Employee Negotiated Agreements”
https://www.d123.org/departments/finances/budget-financial-reports

Evaluation

Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Building Principal in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

The School Board of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment

 

 

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