Elementary Teacher - Reading

TITLE OF VACANCY : Elementary Teacher - Reading
LOCATION: Harvard Park Elementary School
CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Illinois Professional Educator's License, with elementary Reading endorsement
2. Knowledge in the area of early literacy: e.g., Reading Recovery training, completion of District literacy courses or equivalent college-level literacy courses
3. Minimum 2 years of successful classroom or resource teaching experience at the elementary level
4. Experience working collaboratively with other teachers
5. Broad understanding of diagnostic tools, intervention strategies, progress monitoring, and data analysis
6. Experience in flexible grouping, including small group and individual instructional practices
7. Familiarity with current scientifically-based reading research (SBRR) and scientifically-based reading instruction (SBRI)
8. Ability to work a flexible schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan and provide appropriate intervention instruction for K - 5 students who score below expectations in district-identified literacy assessments
2. Use progress-monitoring assessments (i.e., DIBELS, running records) to determine effectiveness of intervention and inform instruction
3. Use diagnostic tools as appropriate
4. Collaborate with classroom teachers and other appropriate school personnel to establish short-term goals for student instruction and articulate appropriate entry and exit criteria
5. Inform and involve parents in their child's reading progress
6. Honor the 90-minute uninterrupted reading block
7. Collaborate with building leaders to plan and deliver the building comprehensive assessment system
8. Attend required professional development training
9. Maintain accurate records and reports
10. Comply with policies stipulated when working in a grant-funded program
11. Perform other duties as assigned

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the 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