Openings as of 5/15/2025

Teacher DL Science (0.6 DL Sci Nature Ridge ES/ 0.3 Sci Otter Creek ES/ 0.1 DL Scie Otter Creek ES)

JobID: 38974

Position Type:
  Bilingual Teacher/Bilingual Elementary Science Teacher


Date Posted:
  4/26/2025


Location:
  Nature Ridge ES / Otter Creek ES


Date Available:
  08/06/2025


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Position / Title: Teacher Elementary Science
Bargaining Unit:  ETA	Department/Location: Elementary Schools
Work Days: 184	Reports To: Building Principal
JD Revision Date: 3/4/2024	Supervises: NA
  
Function / Position Summary
To implement the U-46 science curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.
 
Job Duties / Responsibilities
 
• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines for multiple grade levels and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Implements current district science curriculum that is grade level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of science curriculum goals, and establishes clear learning targets and success criteria for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Collaborates with Office of K-12 Science & Planetarium on a regular basis for support in implementing the intended science curriculum.
• Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Prepares for assigned tasks and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by laws and district policy.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes and/or performs or provides assigned duties and services in the locations and at the times designated including: in-person instruction, hybrid instruction, asynchronous and/or synchronous instruction.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
 
Education
 
• Appropriate Illinois Educator License
• K-9 Elementary Education Endorsement (Gen Ed Science Teacher in Monolingual Building Only)
 
Dual Language Buildings:
• K-9 or PK-12 Bilingual Education-Spanish Endorsement (Dual Language Science) required.
• K-9 Elementary Education and K-9 or PK-12 ESL Endorsement (Gen Ed Science Teacher in Dual Language Building Only) required.
(Century Oaks, Channing, Coleman, Creekside, Glenbrook, Hanover Countryside, Harriet Gifford, Heritage, Highland, Hillcrest, Hilltop, Huff, Laurel Hill, Liberty, Lincoln, Lords Park, Lowrie, McKinley, Nature Ridge, Oakhill, Ontarioville, Otter Creek, Parkwood, Ridge Circle, Ronald O’Neal, Sunnydale, Timber Trails, & Washington)

 Experience / Knowledge
• Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS 2014).
• Knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards.
• Knowledge of Phenomena driven, Inquiry instructional strategies is preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the RtI process and tiered instruction and interventions.
• Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary for hiring.
 
Physical Demands
 
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
 Terms of Employment
• This is a 9-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.



Attachment(s):
• ETA Benefits Sheet 2024.pdf
• ETA Salary Schedules 2025-2027.pdf



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Openings as of 5/15/2025

Teacher Physical Education (0.3 Nature Ridge ES/ 0.6 Otter Creek ES/ 0.1 Inst Sup)

JobID: 38971

Position Type:
  Elementary Teacher/Physical Education


Date Posted:
  4/26/2025


Location:
  Nature Ridge ES / Otter Creek ES


Date Available:
  08/06/2025


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


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Position / Title: Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Bargaining Unit:    ETA	Department/Location: Student Wellness/Elementary Schools
Calendar Days: 184	Reports To: Building Principal
JD Revision Date: 02/19/2025	Supervises: K-6 Students in Physical Education
 
Function / Position Summary
 
Elgin U-46 Elementary Physical Educators are results-driven educators with experience in, and
commitment to implementing a standards-based curriculum and the use of data and assessments
to drive instructional decisions. They are proven managers of classrooms who have established a
culture of learning for all students with the effective implementation of strategies, structure, and high
expectations to achieve measurable academic, physical and social emotional success.
 
Job Duties / Responsibilities
• Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students
• Implement and modify K-6 standards-based U-46 physical education curriculum and assessments
• Assesses student's skills, knowledge and abilities pertaining to physical education for the purpose of providing formal and informal feedback to students, parents, administration and state reporting.
• Use consistent school-wide practices and individualized methods to engage all students
• Uses assessment and observation to identify students’ physical, behavioral and cognitive needs to support the development and implementation of IEP goals and data tracking
• Vast knowledge of specialized equipment and instructional strategies to support inclusion in general education physical education
• Develop lessons, assessments and rubrics aligned to U-46 k-6 curriculum
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment for all students
• Communication and collaboration with parents and classroom teachers
• Participates in a variety of training, meetings and professional development for the purpose of gathering information to improve teaching and learning.
• Provide administration directed instructional support or intervention if content specific minutes do not meet the specials instructional minutes target.  This would be designated as "owed time."
Education
• Bachelor's degree required
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with Physical Education endorsement (K-9, PrK-12 or K-12) required
• Adapted PE Approval required
• PEL with endorsement in Health Education preferred
• Experience working with students in adaptive PE preferred
Experience / Knowledge
• Develop and implement a variety of assessments and data to refine instructional practices
• Modifies curriculum, instruction, and equipment based on individual student needs
• Able to assess individual student growth in physical, social, emotional and cognitive areas within the physical education classroom.
• Assessment, and development of IEP goals aligned to physical education curriculum and data tracking system
• Ensure smooth operation of all classroom instructional functions
• Develop and maintain a positive, engaging classroom culture
• Implementation of technology into the physical education classroom for student and teacher use during activity and assessment
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities, communicating with diverse groups, setting priorities, building collaborative relationships and implementing effective lessons in a variety of settings
• Using movement as an intervention and/or strategy to support students’ academic/behavioral success
Physical Demands
• The job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling light to heavy objects or students. The job requires 95% standing/walking and 5% sitting when not with students.
• Must be able to provide own transportation between teaching assignments daily
• Work in a variety of settings, gym, outside, multipurpose room or classroom
• Work in in a variety of settings with varied temperatures, lighting and ground



Attachment(s):
• ETA Benefits Sheet 2024.pdf
• ETA Salary Schedules 2025-2027.pdf



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