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First Grade Teacher

Henry County School District, Ringwood, IL, United States


First Grade Teacher
Job Title: First Grade Teacher
Reports to: Principal and Superintendent

Summary
Instructs students in the content area of Self Contained First Grade, in alignment with the mission of Johnsburg School District 12, which is to create a safe and challenging learning environment that develops character and inspires students to become productive lifelong learners. Leads the curriculum, instruction, and assessment for assigned students while pursuing growth and achievement through diligent planning, careful execution, and ongoing collaboration with colleagues and school leadership.

Conditions of Employment

School year (August – June), 180 days, 7 hours, 10 minutes per day

Voluntary Employee/Spouse/Dependent Life

Long Term Disability

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education

Professional Educator License with Illinois approved endorsements for Self Contained General Education - Elementary Education

Professional Educator License registered with McHenry County R.O.E.

Criminal fingerprint/background clearance

Current physical and TB test

Design and implement unit and lesson plans utilizing appropriate Standards

Create and maintain a positive and achievement oriented learning environment

Utilize formative, summative and anecdotal data in differentiating instruction for all students

Provide MTSS and relentlessly pursue appropriate interventions to facilitate learning for all

Establish systems of accountability for students and self

Provide and understand Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in the classroom and throughout the school setting

Communicate with parents regularly to inform about student progress and engage them in the instructional program

Collaborate and communicate with colleagues in a true professional learning community

Craft professional goals to improve practice and student achievement

Maintain records in accordance with district, regional, state and federal regulations

Actively participate in faculty/team, open houses, parent conferences, educational conferences, training workshops and other related activities

Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school

Other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal or Superintendent

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Commitment to Equity: Passionate about ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education

Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations; builds positive relationships inside and outside of the district

Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues increased student growth and achievement; willing to do whatever it takes to make gains

Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions

Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others

Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines

Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to stakeholder needs in a high‑quality and courteous manner

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