| Location | Hinsdale, IL |
Hinsdale
High
School
District
86
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Job
Title :
Teacher
Calendar
Work
Days :
184
Year
Supervisor :
Department
Chair
Status:
Exempt
POSITION
SUMMARY
It
is
the
responsibility
of
the
Teacher
to
provide
support
to
the
instructional
process
by
supervising
students
within
the
classroom
and
other
assigned
areas;
developing
lesson
plans
and
delivering
group
and
individual
student
instruction
within
established
curriculum
guidelines,
collaborating
with
other
teachers,
other
professional
staff,
and
administrators
in
addressing
instructional
and/or
classroom
issues;
and
responding
to
a
wide
range
of
inquiries
from
students'
parents
or
guardians
regarding
instructional
program
and
student
progress.
QUALIFICATIONS
PEL
license
with
appropriate
endorsement
or
other
ISBE
approval
to
qualify
for
assignment.
Good
verbal
and
written
communication
skills
required.
Demonstrated
leadership
ability
to
facilitate
the
student
learning
process.
Ability
to
communicate
effectively
and
accurately,
both
orally
and
in
writing,
in
English
Ability
to
establish
and
maintain
effective
working
relationships
with
both
internal
and
external
constituents.
Ability
to
make
independent
decisions
in
accordance
with
established
policies
and
procedures.
Ability
to
deal
with
difficult
situations
courteously,
tactfully
and
with
discretion
and
good
judgment.
Knowledge
of
adolescent
development
standards.
Some
assignments
require
instructing
students
in
outdoor
conditions
on
a
variety
of
surfaces.
Some
assignments
require
working
with
chemicals,
foods,
substances,
etc.
such
as
an
assignment
in
Chemistry,
Culinary
Arts,
Ceramics,
etc.
(not
an
exhaustive
list).
Driver
Education
assignments
require
valid
IL
Driver
License,
clean
driving
record,
and
the
ability
to
ambulate
to
and
drive
in
a
car.
ESSENTIAL
PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The
tasks
listed
below
are
representative
of
the
essential
performance
responsibilities.
Tasks
assigned
to
individuals
will
vary
based
on
student
needs
and
it
is
possible
not
all
duties
will
be
performed
in
any
given
year.
Individuals
must
be
able
to
perform
the
following
duties,
with
or
without
reasonable
accommodation,
as
assigned
by
their
supervisor.
Instructs
students
for
the
purpose
of
providing
a
safe
and
optimal
learning
environment.
Plans
and
delivers
curriculum
appropriate
for
the
assignment.
Implements
academic,
behavior,
health
plans,
504
plans,
IEP's,
language
modifications
and
accommodations,
etc.for
the
purpose
of
ensuring
compliance
with
regulatory
requirements,
established
guidelines,
and
performance
standards
and
encouraging
parent
involvement.
June
2022
Manages
student
behavior
for
the
purpose
of
providing
a
safe
and
optimal
learning
environment.
Administers
assessments
and
provides
feedback
and
interventions
based
on
student
results.
Prepares
a
variety
of
written
and/or
digital
materials
(e.g.
grades,
attendance,
anecdotal
records,
lesson
plans,
substitute
plans,
etc.)
Communicates
with
students
for
the
purpose
of
improving
performance,
work/study
habits,
problem
solving
techniques
and
a
variety
of
academic
and/or
social/emotional
issues.
Communicates
with
students
who
have
been
absent
for
the
purpose
of
making
adjustments
and
accommodations
for
learning,
assessments,
and
other
activities.
Collaborates
with
instructional
staff,
other
school
personnel,
parents
and
a
variety
of
community
resources
for
the
purpose
of
improving
the
overall
quality
of
student
outcomes
and
achieving
established
classroom
objectives
in
support
of
the
school
improvement
plan.
Advises
parents
and/or
legal
guardians
in
a
culturally
sensitive
and
appropriate
way
of
student
progress
for
the
purpose
of
communicating
expectations,
student
achievements,
developing
methods
for
improvement
and/or
reinforcing
classroom
goals.
Coordinates
a
variety
of
activities
(e.g.
field
trips,
transportation,
lesson
plans,
etc.).
Directs
student
teachers,
educational
assistants,
volunteers
and/or
student
workers
as
needed.
Actively
participates
in
a
variety
of
meetings
and
professional
development
opportunities
(e.g.
staff
development,
institute
days,
department
meetings,
etc.).
Responds
to
emergency
situations
for
the
purpose
of
resolving
immediate
safety
concerns
and/or
directing
to
appropriate
personnel
for
resolution.
Responds
to
and
communicates
with
Administration,
teachers,
parents,
guardians,
and
others
both
in
writing
and
in
person/phone
and
in
a
timely
manner
Complies
with
all
Board
policies,
ISBE
requirements,
School
Code,
IDPH
requirements
and
other
laws
and
regulations.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
AND
WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
While
performing
the
duties
of
this
job,
the
employee
is
frequently
required
to
stand,
walk,
sit
and
see,
talk
and
hear.
The
employee
is
required
to
reach
with
hands
and
arms
and
stoop,
kneel,
or
crouch.
The
employee
must
be
able
to
lift
and/or
move
up
to
25
pounds
on
occasion
and
up
to
10
pounds
regularly/daily.
Some
assignments
require
the
employee
to
be
able
to
work
with
chemicals
(Science,
FACS,
etc.).
Some
assignments
require
being
outdoors
in
hot
or
cold
weather
(Band,
PE,
etc.)
Some
assignments
require
working
with
specialized
equipment
(FACS,
Tech
Ed,
etc).
Specific
vision
abilities
required
by
this
job
include
close
vision,
such
as
to
read
typed
or
hand
written
material.
Frequent
computer
work
required.
The
noise
level
in
the
work
environment
is
that
of
a
high
school
and
can
be
loud
when
in
places
like
gyms
and
cafeterias.
The
employee
is
continuously
interacting
with
students
and
staff.
The
information
contained
in
this
job
description
posting
is
for
compliance
with
the
Americans
With
Disabilities
Act
(ADA)
and
is
not
an
exhaustive
list
of
the
duties
performed
for
this
position.
The
individuals
currently
holding
this
position
perform
additional
duties
and
additional
duties
may
be
assigned.
Notice
of
Nondiscrimination:
June
2022
The
District
does
not
discriminate
on
the
basis
of
race,
color,
national
origin,
sex,
disability,
or
age
in
its
programs
and
activities
and
provides
equal
access
to
the
Boy
Scouts
and
other
designated
youth
groups.
The
following
person
has
been
designated
to
handle
inquiries
regarding
the
non-discrimination
policies:
NON-DISCRIMINATION
COORDINATOR
Jodi
Bryant
Assistant
Superintendent
of
Human
Resources
5500
South
Grant
Street
Hinsdale,
IL
60521
630-570-8008
For
further
information
on
notice
of
non-discrimination,
visit
https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr?field_state_value=652
for
the
address
and
phone
number
of
the
office
that
serves
your
area,
or
call
1-800-421-3481
June
2022