SPECIFICATIONS:
The normal work year for this position is ten (10) months. The
individual employed for this position, effective as soon as
possible, will work under the supervision of the Principal and
/ or Principal Designee Principal to teach Middle School
Special Education Class. Teachers work directly with students
in providing instructional programs that meet the students'
individual aspirations, capabilities, interests, and needs.
Teaches work with other teachers, staff and administrators in
achieving the district goals, department goals, objectives and
philosophy. They also develop and maintain effective
communication with parents. The teachers report to the building
principal through the department/division chairperson. In
accordance with school policies as established by the Board Of
Education, the teachers are responsible for supervision of
students and for development and implementation of
instructional programs for which they are certified. Teachers
are responsible for providing information to the administration
for the revision and development of new policies regarding the
educational programs.
KEY FUNCTIONS:
·
Planning and Preparation - Must be able to demonstrate
knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources.
Design coherent instruction and select appropriate
instructional activities, and has the ability to assess
students learning.
·
Classroom Environment - Creates an environment of respect and
report, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom
procedures, manages students behavior, and the ability to
organize physical space.
·
Instruction - Communicates clearly and accurately, use
questioning and discuss techniques, engages students in
learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates
flexibility and responsiveness.
·
Professional Responsibility - reflects on teaching, maintains
accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to
the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and
shows professionalism.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications include but are not limited to: prior teaching
experience in Middle School Special Education. Relevant State
Endorsements required.
SALARY:
$33,366 - $52,262/ (as per the 2011-2012 collective bargaining
agreement)
HOW TO APPLY:
Internal applicants should apply and attach a resume to the
online application NO
LATER THAN NOON
July 2, 2012
. External applicants should apply online and attach three
letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the
online application. Applicants are instructed to deal
specifically with qualifying factors mentioned in the preceding
paragraph. All applicants must be willing to interview in
person and demonstrate skills through performance testing.
External applicants will be contacted within three weeks if
invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to
apply.
Further information regarding this position may be obtained
by contacting the principal or hiring manager at Neal Math and
Science Academy.
The North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 is an
Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital
status, arrest record, military status, order of protection
status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status
provided the individual is authorized to work in the United
States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim
of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or
mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the
essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation,
credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an
established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular
position, or other legally protected categories. The
Superintendent of Schools/designee (847-689-8150) addresses
questions regarding student discrimination, and the Executive
Director of Human Resources (847-689-8150) answers questions
concerning staff discrimination