Elementary education teacher job description

Hyde Park Day School is the premier school for bright students with learning disabilities in the Chicago metropolitan area. Hyde Park Day School is seeking to hire full-time Elementary Education Teachers at our Chicago, Lemont and Northfield campuses to play a vital role in our students' academic success. Our teachers work Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm. Are you passionate, patient, and committed to providing a meaningful and engaging classroom? Have you been searching for a teaching position where you can make a difference and finally focus on classroom instruction? If so, you may be perfect for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in elementary education and/or a core content area in secondary education
• Experience with Orton Gillingham instruction (preferred)

ABOUT HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL

Hyde Park Day School is a full-day school program that offers specialized, educational curriculum for students, ages 6 to 15, with moderate to severe learning disabilities and who have average to above average intelligence. We admit only bright students with learning disabilities and screen for behavioral and emotional concerns.

Adherence to CDC and IDPH COVID protocols have allowed us to provide in-person instruction for the past two academic years

Hyde Park Day School has campuses throughout the Chicago area including Hyde Park/Woodlawn, Northfield, and Lemont. Are you passionate, patient, and committed to providing a meaningful and engaging classroom? We believe that the complex nature of significant learning disabilities requires a program that focuses on the remediation of fundamental skills, the development of strategies to compensate for learning challenges and the use of appropriate accommodations.

• Teachers engage students in 5:1 student-to-teacher groupings.
• We provide a state-of-the-art instructional and assistive technology program
• We employ a team of Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker to work with instructional staff in the provision of a comprehensive learning environment
• Hyde Park Day School is a Wilson Language Training partner school
• We have a highly talented staff supported by a comprehensive professional development program. We utilize Instructional Coaches to train and certify our staff.
• We provide a safe, nurturing environment designed to build self-esteem, self-confidence, and a genuine interest in learning

We offer comprehensive benefits including individual and family medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option, FSA, HSA, an employee assistance program, 529 college savings program, and tuition reimbursement program for continuing studies.

We are confident that you will find our school to be a child-centered and extensively rewarding place to work. We highly value our talented staff of educators and clinicians who work together to achieve a singular academic experience for the students in our care. This is why we offer top pay, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please complete an application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

The Leslie Shankman School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

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The Bradford Area School District is accepting applications for an Anticipated Elementary Education Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions

* Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
* Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
* Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
* Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
* Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Bradford Area School District.
* Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
* Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by District procedures and applicable laws.
* Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
* Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
* Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
* Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
* Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
* Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
* Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
* Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
* Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
* Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
* Ability to organize and coordinate work.
* Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
* Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Temperament

* Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
* Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
* Able to make judgments and work under high levels of stress in a rational, calm, and equitable manner.
* Ability to get along well with staff, students, and the public.
* Exhibits a positive attitude toward the position, i.e., follows established procedures in the performance of his/her duties.
* Understands the importance of a pleasant, efficient response to all public inquiries and telephone calls, ensuring the accurate dissemination of that information to the proper District personnel.
* Performs in an efficient, yet pleasant manner, managing both time and assigned tasks.
* Exhibits a "team" sense of both operation and cooperation with management and staff members.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

* Pennsylvania Elementary, Pre-K-4 or K-6 Certification.

Education

* Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education.
* Masters Degree in related area preferred.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus.

Additional information can be found in the Teacher Job Description which can be found on the district website: www.bradfordareaschools.org under the Human Resource tab.

FLSA Status: Exempt

EOE