Job ID 1120– Apply through applitrack link found on MCUSD 19 Vacancies Page
Job Title: ELA Teacher
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Days: 182
Salary: Determined by graduate degrees/hours and level of experience.
FY 26 Teacher Salary Schedule
Salary Schedule for 2025-2026 SY: Step 1 Salary Range: $44,500 – $53,250 (Bachelors – Masters+45)
NOTE: District 19 recognizes all years of certified full time years of service when placing teachers on the salary schedule.
Board paid TRS
Benefits Package Available
JOB SUMMARY
The RtI teacher will work with small groups to provide instruction to struggling learners in reading, writing and mathematics, implementing district approved curricula and programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create meaningful learning experiences to address knowledge and skills of students within the curriculum.
- Provide instruction to students, empowering them to meet their individual academic and career goals.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, modifying instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs.
- Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
- Develops and administers assessment techniques and methods to ascertain the particular needs of individual students identified as in need of remedial reading, writing and mathematics instruction.
- Develops reading, writing and mathematics strategies, and lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments.
- Conducts remedial learning activities, incorporating a variety of instructional methods and materials.
- Creates and administers evaluation instruments and procedures to monitor the student progress and the effectiveness of instruction.
- Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; develops lesson plans; models the necessary skills to perform assignments; and provides feedback to administration and teaching staff regarding student progress, expectations, and goals and objectives.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, regarding reading, writing and mathematics assessments and remedial teaching techniques; assists, coaches and models effective remedial instructional strategies for classroom teachers.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the methods of remediation in reading writing and mathematics 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.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of students behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and throughout the building.
- Provide school and district-based high quality, standards-based, professional development, work with certified and classified staff (in groups and individually)to refine their knowledge and skills before/after and during the school day, focusing on strategies and activities on improving daily instruction.
- Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending training or by conducting research.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
- Knowledge of instructional principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students.
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Ability to use computer network system and software applications.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others within the educational setting.
- Ability to coach, mentor and teach students and adults.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
License:
Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsement in elementary grades.
Reading Specialist endorsement preferred.
Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
Education:
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Experience:
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires reasonable duration of sitting, walking, and standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment.
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Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
