Our Mission:
The mission of North Shore School District 112, a community partnership committedto a world-class education, is to nurture every child to become an inspired learner, awell-rounded individual and contributing member of a global community by strivingfor excellence within an environment that fosters innovation, respect, engagementand intellectual inquiry.
Description:
Instructional Effectiveness
1. Classroom practices show a mastery of content and skills relevant to the teacher's professional responsibilities
2. Provides structures that encourages effective self-disciplined students in all learning situations
3. Incorporates a child's learning style, interest and motivational factors in a developmentally appropriate manner
4. Ensures that all students have opportunities to ask questions, contribute, and otherwise participate in class activities
5. Differentiates and modifies content, curriculum, activities and expectations to meet the needs of individual children
6. Builds and connects concepts and prior knowledge to new learning experiences
7. Monitors learning through a variety of assessment methods and adjusts instructional decisions accordingly
8. Uses available student data in ascertaining needs, planning work, and guiding the learning process
9. Demonstrates evidence of daily and long-range planning
10. Collaborates with appropriate resource people
11. Integrates multiple disciplines
12. Utilizes a variety of active learning strategies
13. Engages in reflective thinking about effective teaching practices
Job Summary:
Organization/Classroom Management
1. Creates a learning environment and structure which nurture self-esteem, self-confidence and self-discipline
2. Implements behavior management strategies that are fair and consistent
3. Establishes physical conditions that promote a positive learning climate
4. Provides pupil integration of classroom routines and practices
5. Provides evidence of planning that establishes long-range objectives; i.e. daily activities scheduling, materials and resources
6. Acknowledges student learning accomplishments, on-task behaviors and appropriate conduct
Professional Demeanor
1. Performs duties in accordance with Board of Education, administration and school policies
2. Is punctual and regular in attendance, duties and responsibilities
3. Accepts recommendations for change and implements new programs and policies in a positive, professional manner
4. Works cooperatively with colleagues and is willing to accept decisions of the group
5. Actively pursues professional growth
6. Performs necessary clerical responsibilities
7. Solves professionally-related problems appropriately
8. Engages in reflective thinking on personal qualities and experiences related to effective teaching
9. Takes part in professionally related activities
10. Demonstrates an understanding of the cultures of the school and community
Personal Qualities
1. Communicates effectively with students, parents, colleagues and community
2. Establishes good rapport with students, parents, colleagues and community
3. Interacts with students, parents, colleagues and community
in a mutually respectful manner
4. Expresses interest and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
5. Demonstrates empathy, fairness and consistency
6. Serves as a positive role model for students and colleagues
7. Shows a sense of humor as appropriate
8. Demonstrates flexibility and cooperation
9. Demonstrates appropriate voice, diction and language usage
10. Demonstrates appropriate listening skills
11. Maintains a positive and pleasant attitude
12. Maintains a professional demeanor
13. Develops supportive and collegial relationships
Qualifications:
Illinois certification, type 03 or type 09 with English/language arts middle school, and gifted endorsements
Highly positive attitude with excellent work habits
Ability to work cooperatively and pleasantly with others
Highly professional language and demeanor
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to serve as a positive role model of good character for children
Interest in and enthusiasm for the position and education in general
Appreciation of cultural diversity
Ability to speak a foreign language preferred
Knowledge of computers and technology
Strong sense of creativity
Must be "Highly Qualified" per NCLB Standards
Working Conditions:
Salary range:
$41,149-110,446 ((Salary is based on 2011-12 contract, new salary is
pending based on new
contract for the 2012-2013 school year), plus excellent benefits
including individual health and dental insurance paid for by the Board
of Education, TRS Retirement Pension Service Credit, paid sick,
personal, and bereavement leave, and other benefits.
Application Procedure:
Apply on line by completing the on line application and uploading support materials. NO PHONE CALLS OR E-MAILS.
Selection Procedure:
The
principal will review on line applications and supporting materials and
the principal will call individuals in for interviews. After initial
interviews, candidates meet with the Executive Director for
Personnel Services who may recommend the individual for hire by the
Board of Education.
The North Shore School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
North Shore School District 112
http://www.nssd112.org
1936 Green Bay Rd.
Highland Park,
IL
60035
Suburban
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Public
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North Shore School District 112
Located off the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan just 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, we are a public elementary district with eleven distinguished schools. Our proud tradition of providing excellence in education for the communities of Highland Park, Highwood and Fort Sheridan began more than one hundred years ago. Today, there are more than 4,400 students in our district, served by approximately 620 staff members.
Salary: $39,507 - $103,062 plus excellent benefits including full individual health and dental insurance paid for by the Board of Education, TRS Retirement Pension Service Credit, paid sick, personal, religious and bereavement leave, and other benefits.
Apply on line by completing the on line application and uploading support materials.
Selection Procedure:
The principal and/or selection team will review on line applications and supporting materials and the principal and/or selection team will call individuals in for interviews. After initial interviews, candidates meet with the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Services who may recommend the individual for hire by the Board of Education.
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