Bilingual Education Social Studies Teacher

Position Type: High School Teaching/Bilingual

Upon Approval

Classification (FSLA): Full-time, Exempt Position Group: Teacher Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 180 DaysUnion Membership: Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO

Differentiate for students with special needs, language needs, or different learning styles. Promote student success through clear expectations for learning and coursework, timely responses, and regular feedback Assign and evaluate student work that leads to mastery of standards Track, monitor, and post student progress on a weekly basis using the district SIS system Communicate regularly with parents, students, counselors, and support staff and document using the district student information system (SIS) system Be clear in explanations and directions to ensure student understanding Speak clearly, audibly, and fluently to ensure student understanding Establish a positive and safe, student-centered learning environment Regularly revise lesson plans based on formative and summative assessment data to differentiate instruction and guide student learning Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials Be creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materials Demonstrate command of assigned content areas and enthusiasm for teaching the subject matter Exhibit knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to assigned content areas and to the teaching of diverse students Classroom Management Competencies Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes Monitor and correct student behavior to maximize student learning in a positive and safe learning environment Respond to behavioral infractions quickly and in a professional manner Document behavioral infractions using the district SIS system Use effective methods to manage student behavior and classroom materials Reinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behavior Ensure appropriate use and care of required classroom materials and equipment available Interact with students in ways that are respectful and friendly and reflect an understanding of cultural differences Professionally Related Competencies Engage in ongoing collaboration with colleagues on curriculum, instruction, pacing, and assessments Participate in review and updating of curricular programs Perform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative procedures Adhere to all personal absences procedures and provides appropriate plans and materials for use by the substitute. Exemplify the district's mission and vision Be punctual in arrival times to the building, to classes, and to meetings Support progress of achieving goals outlined the Strategic Plan Promptly report student behavior, attendance, and academic performance to parents/guardians and when necessary, refer students to appropriate school personnel; document using the district SIS system Implement "future focus area" recommendations made in the evaluation and supervisory process Cooperate with other educational personnel and administration Model and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and procedures Reflect on professional practice and make necessary adjustments to ensure student success Attend each workday Record final course grades in the district SIS system according to the district-provided dates and deadlines Understand and use a range of technologies that effectively support student learning and communication, while modeling legal and safe behavior related to technology use Performance Evaluation/Accountability: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the evaluation of personnel, as outlined in As established by the current Agreement between Proviso Township High Schools District No. 209 Board of Education, Board Policy 5:320. All evaluations shall comply with State and Federal law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As established by the current Agreement between Board of Education, Proviso Township High Schools District No. 209, Cook County, Illinois and the Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO.