Family & Consumer Science Teacher - Long Term Substitute
Cary-Grove High School, within Community High School District 155 has an opening for a long-term substitute FACS teacher. This assignment is anticipated to begin in January 2021. This assignment pays $170 per day. There are no benefits with this position; the District will pay 50% of TRS.
JOB TITLE: Teacher
REPORTS TO: Division Leader/Vice Principal/Principal
RESPONSIBILITIES: The District 155 Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere conducive to learning that guides students to attain their full academic potential and where the district’s mission statement can become a reality for the student population.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Illinois Teacher Licensure with required hours and endorsement in subject area
• Ability to work cooperatively with all stakeholders
• Ability and desire to create and carry through effective programs
EXPECTATIONS:
Design and Planning:
• Demonstrate the requisite knowledge of the subject matter and its relevance to students
• Identify and articulate rigorous learning targets for their students that align with the current curriculum
• Integrate resources effectively such as texts and technology into their lessons
• Demonstrate an awareness to the students’ level of skill, background knowledge, learning styles and special needs
• Differentiate lessons and assessments to meet student needs
Learning Environment:
• Create a positive learning environment of mutual respect and trust, conducive to goal setting and taking risks
• Display a positive attitude, employing a variety of motivational techniques ensuring that learning is equitable and accessible for all students
• Enforce rules consistently that are fair and clear, acknowledging positive behavior and appropriately disciplining unacceptable behavior
• Communicate effectively with support personnel so that learning may take place in the classroom
Instructional Delivery:
• Deliver instruction effectively to students, providing examples to reinforce learning
• Provide students with a rigorous and relevant curriculum
• Differentiate instruction in the classroom, recognizing students’ individual differences
• Ask higher-level thinking questions to all students
• Engage students actively in the content
• Possess ability to be flexible and responsive to student needs Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies to support instruction
Assessment:
• Design effective assessment strategies and instruments that are appropriate for the course objectives
• Provide students with feedback on their learning
• Elicit student involvement in the assessment process ensuring higher level of student awareness
• Modify and adjust instruction as a result of assessment results
• Provide students with the opportunity to self-assess
• Use both formative and summative assessments purposefully and effectively
Professionalism:
• Maintain open and professional communications with students, parents, & colleagues
• Meet established deadlines and completes tasks in a positive manner
• Contribute to the overall school operation in a manner that reflects positively on the district