8th Grade ELA Teacher (Full Year Leave of Absence)

8th Grade ELA Teacher (Full Year Leave of Absence) Mokena School District 159 Mokena Junior High School - Mokena, Illinois This job is also posted in Mokena School District 159 Job Details

Job ID:

5677689

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Aug 17, 2026 Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education Teachers in grades 6-8 must have Middle School Endorsement in Content Area Accountable to: Building Administrator(s)

Primary Objective:

To establish effective rapport and good relationships with pupils, parents, other staff members, and community members in order to create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth, motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability

Evaluation:

Per the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010 (PERA), Senate Bill 7, and Articles 24A and 34 of the Illinois School Code

Essential Job Functions:

Teach district-approved curriculum Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters/notes (electronic or paper), phone calls, conferences, emails, etc. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports Identify pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, within contractual hours Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and/or volunteers in the classroom and on field trips Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student Create an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student's work Supervise classroom, students, and volunteers Seek out professional growth opportunities and reflects on teaching practices in order to develop and grow professionally Participate in a professional community to contribute to overall school program Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bending, carrying, climbing, must be able to travel between job sites, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs., such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather, meet multiple demands from several people, and interact with the public and other staff

Working Conditions:

Includes extremes of temperature and humidity Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases

Terms of Employment:

Per MTA Professional Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status:

Salary/Exempt

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$48,294 to $62,438 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required