Teacher - Band 0.67 (PL) / Music 0.33 (TR)

Compensation

Per the Oswego Education Association (OEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement; based on education and experience. District 308 grants experience credit on the salary schedule for up to 10 years of prior, verifiable, contractual full-time teaching experience.

Benefits

• Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans.
• Deductible reimbursement program for medical expenses (excluding ER services) when enrolled in the PPO plan and using the RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program.

Prospective employees can learn more on the District website.

Union Membership

This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA).

Qualifications

• Valid/registered Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with proper endorsement(s).
• Recent teaching experience in the subject matter (with the exception of new graduates).
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods, and current teaching techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, team members, and others.

About the Role

The Teacher leads students towards the fulfillment of their potential by translating district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences that will contribute to the development of skills necessary for becoming a mature and responsible individual.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan and prepare for lessons:

• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy in instructional practices, including a solid understanding of the content and its prerequisite relationships and connections with other disciplines.
• Applies knowledge of students' backgrounds, strengths, needs, and interests to plan for groups of students.
• Sets instructional outcomes that reflect high-level learning and curriculum standards, suitable for most students in the class and representing different types of learning which can be assessed.
• Utilizes resources available through the school or district to enhance own knowledge, to use in teaching, or for students who need them.
• Designs coherent instruction aligned to instructional outcomes, coordinating knowledge of content, students, and resources to engage all students in significant learning.
• Develops student assessments aligned with the instructional outcomes and uses clear criteria. Uses assessment results to plan for future instruction to meet the needs of students.

Establishes a learning environment that functions effectively:

• Creates an environment of respect and rapport with interactions that are polite, respectful, and appropriate to cultural and developmental differences.
• Establishes a culture for learning characterized by high expectations for all students and genuine commitment to the subject by both teacher and students.
• Effectively manages classroom procedures with minimal lost instructional time due to smooth routines and transitions.
• Effectively manages student behavior by establishing clear standards of conduct and consistently responding to behaviors appropriately.
• Organizes physical space to ensure safety and accessibility, with an arrangement appropriate to advance student learning and effective use of physical resources including technology.

Demonstrates effective instruction by engaging students in their learning:

• Utilizes clear oral and written language to communicate specific expectations for learning, directions, procedures, and explanations of content.
• Effectively uses questioning that elicits high-quality responses, allowing sufficient time for students to respond.
• Utilizes discussion techniques that successfully engage all students.
• Engages students in learning through activities, assignments, materials, structure, and pace appropriate for students' cultures and levels of understanding.
• Utilizes assessments that allow students to be fully aware of their criteria and performance by which they will be evaluated.
• Monitors the progress of learning, provides timely and high-quality feedback, and facilitates student self-assessment and monitoring of progress.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness by adjusting lessons with minimal disruption, accommodating students' questions or interests, and persisting in engaging all students in learning.

Demonstrates a commitment to high ethical and professional standards and seeks to improve professional practice:

• Reflects on teaching by making accurate and objective assessments of lessons and using these to improve future instruction.
• Maintains accurate records of students' completion of assignments, progress in learning, and non-instructional records.
• Effectively communicates with families, providing information on the instructional program and individual student progress to engage families in the learning process.
• Actively participates in the professional learning community, developing and maintaining supportive and cooperative relationships.
• Seeks to make a substantial contribution to the district by participating in events and projects.
• Grows and develops professionally by seeking opportunities for professional development based on individual assessment of needs, actively sharing expertise with others, and being open to feedback.
• Demonstrates professionalism through high standards of integrity and ethical conduct, complying fully and voluntarily with school and district regulations.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective teaching and learning.