An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
Elementary Teacher•Reading Springfield School District 186 Harvard Park Elementary School•Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186
Job Details Job ID:
5861733
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Jul 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 20, 2026 Job Description
TITLE OF VACANCY
: Elementary Teacher•Reading
LOCATION
Harvard Park Elementary School
CONTRACT PERIOD
180 days
REPORTS TO
Building Principal
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Illinois Professional Educator's License, with elementary Reading endorsement Knowledge in the area of early literacy: e.g., Reading Recovery training, completion of District literacy courses or equivalent college-level literacy courses Minimum 2 years of successful classroom or resource teaching experience at the elementary level Experience working collaboratively with other teachers Broad understanding of diagnostic tools, intervention strategies, progress monitoring, and data analysis Experience in flexible grouping, including small group and individual instructional practices Familiarity with current scientifically-based reading research (SBRR) and scientifically-based reading instruction (SBRI) Ability to work a flexible schedule
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and provide appropriate intervention instruction for K•5 students who score below expectations in district-identified literacy assessments Use progress-monitoring assessments (i.e., DIBELS, running records) to determine effectiveness of intervention and inform instruction Use diagnostic tools as appropriate Collaborate with classroom teachers and other appropriate school personnel to establish short-term goals for student instruction and articulate appropriate entry and exit criteria Inform and involve parents in their child's reading progress Honor the 90-minute uninterrupted reading block Collaborate with building leaders to plan and deliver the building comprehensive assessment system Attend required professional development training Maintain accurate records and reports Comply with policies stipulated when working in a grant-funded program Perform other duties as assigned
APPLICATION DEADLINE
August 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
EFFECTIVE DATE
First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 180-day calendar SALARY and
BENEFITS
In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the
SEA Salary Schedule Position Type:
Full-Time Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Office of Human Resources 3063 Fiat Ave Springfield, Illinois 62703
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