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Community Unit School District 300

English Language Arts Teacher (1.0 FTE) - 26/27 SY

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What they do

An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.

$63,925 / year median in Illinois

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Job Description

JobID:
11925
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Language Arts/Speech Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Hampshire Middle School Date Available:
August 2026 2026-2027 School Year Full-time Middle School English Language Arts Teacher (1.0 FTE)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Pick up district issued computer in August 2026. Attend Induction Academy I for teachers new to D300 August 2026. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District. Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and report to the appropriate administrator information about individual student compliance with school and district behavioral expectations, and state and federal laws. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strive to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Reading training/background preferred with a strong knowledge of Response to Intervention and Common Core State Standards. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Attend and participate in meetings involving the faculty and other participants that are of reasonable length and address a relevant educational topic as a legitimate function and obligation of professional educators. Collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods. Collaborate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
Qualifications :
Illinois licensure with Middle School English endorsement(s). Knowledge of the college readiness skills and experience with common core standards are preferred. Team work and collaboration are required, along with reflection and a desire to continually improve your practice.
Application Procedures :
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Selection Process :
Applicants will be reviewed by building's hiring supervisor.