Teacher - Dual Language SLA 0.67/ELA .33 (PL)

Compensation is based on the District 308 Teacher Salary Schedule, determined by education and experience. The district grants experience credit for up to 10 years of prior, verifiable, contractual full-time teaching experience. This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA).

Qualifications

• Valid/registered Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Bilingual Education Teacher - Spanish endorsement valid for JR High 5-8 or 6-8 and English Language Arts endorsement.
• Experience preferred.
• Prior SIOP Training desired.
• Recent teaching experience at the Junior High level (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 toward fulfilling their potential by translating district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences that develop skills necessary for becoming mature and responsible individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy in instructional practices, including understanding 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 reflecting high-level learning and curriculum standards, suitable for most students and representing different types of learning that can be assessed.
  • Utilizes resources available through the school or district to enhance teaching and support students.
  • Designs coherent instruction aligned with instructional outcomes, coordinating knowledge of content, students, and resources to engage all students in significant learning.
  • Develops student assessments aligned with instructional outcomes using clear criteria and uses assessment results to plan future instruction.
• Learning Environment
  • Creates an environment of respect and rapport with polite, respectful interactions among students and between teacher and students.
  • Establishes a culture for learning with high expectations for all students and a genuine commitment to the subject.
  • Effectively manages classroom procedures, minimizing lost instructional time through smooth routines and transitions.
  • Manages student behavior by establishing clear standards of conduct and responding appropriately to behaviors while respecting students' dignity.
  • Organizes physical space to ensure safety, accessibility, and appropriateness for student learning, including effective use of technology.
• Instruction
  • Uses clear oral and written language to communicate expectations, directions, and content explanations.
  • Effectively uses questioning techniques that elicit high-quality responses and allows sufficient time for student responses.
  • Engages students in learning through activities, materials, structure, and pace appropriate for students' cultures and levels of understanding.
  • Utilizes assessments that make criteria and performance expectations clear to students, monitors progress, and provides timely, high-quality feedback.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness by adjusting lessons, accommodating student questions, and persisting in engaging all students.
• Professionalism
  • Reflects on teaching to make accurate and objective assessments of lessons and improve future instruction.
  • Maintains accurate records of student assignments, progress, and non-instructional information.
  • Communicates effectively with families to engage them in the learning process.
  • Actively participates in the professional learning community, contributing to district events and projects.
  • Seeks opportunities for professional development and shares expertise with colleagues.
  • Demonstrates professionalism through high standards of integrity and ethical conduct, complying fully with school and district regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective teaching and learning.