Science Teacher Chemistry/Physics - 0.8 FTE

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True Openings as of 4/28/2026 Science Teacher Chemistry/Physics

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FTE JobID:

5123

Position Type:

CLASSROOM

TEACHING/ Science•

Chemistry Date Posted:

4/24/2026

Location:

Buffalo Grove High School Date Available:

08/10/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled Join Our Team and Empower Student Success! Buffalo Grove High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Science Teacher to join our dynamic team. We are committed to fostering a cooperative, supportive, and respectful environment where students thrive both academically and personally. We are looking for educators who are eager to collaborate, utilize student-centered teaching strategies, and actively participate in professional learning communities. Our ideal candidate possesses a strong background in Chemistry and Physics and a passion for inquiry-based science. We are looking for an educator who prioritizes laboratory safety and uses hands-on experiments to make complex concepts accessible to all students. You should be a collaborative team player, eager to work within a professional learning community to develop innovative, student-centered lessons that spark curiosity and scientific literacy. Science Teacher

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FTE Specific Qualifications:

State of Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with a Senior HS endorsement in Science

• Chemistry and Physics .

EL endorsement preferred. Must be willing to teach all levels of science, including Skills and/or LEP (Limited English Proficiency). Must have outstanding training and/or experiences as an educator. Must have a strong background in science (and if applicable, math) instruction and a standards driven curriculum. Training and experience in implementing the NGSS and creating an NGSS classroom experience is preferred. Must be able and willing to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Must work effectively within our Professional Learning Team model, which means working with teams of teachers to develop creative instructional strategies and resources, based on best practices, which enable our students to exceed building, district, and state goals and standards. Must be well-versed in a wide variety of assessment practices that maximize student learning (formative, summative, selected response, extended written response, performance based.) Must use a variety of instructional methods & practices to meet individual student needs. Must provide multiple and varied opportunities for students to achieve daily objectives. It is an expectation that the teacher will utilize research-based instructional strategies for increasing student achievement and strive to become a distinguished educator. Establish and maintain a professional growth plan. Possess and continue to develop technology skills that drive instruction. Communicate with students and parents regarding student progress. Coordinate and share instructional lessons with other team members. Assist in implementation of school-wide improvement plan. Perform other tasks assigned by building administration or designee. Support building extracurricular activities as a coach or sponsor.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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LETTER CURRENT RESUME ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN

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TRANSCRIPTS THREE

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CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Salary information is available on the District 214 website Click the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application. Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued. Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline. Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension. "We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status." Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 4/28/2026 12:24:04 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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