Freshman Connection Teacher: Bartlett HS/ Elgin HS/ Larkin HS/ South Elgin HS/ Streamwood HS
Professional Learning: August 11 (2 hours)
Dates: Wednesday, August 12 & Thursday, August 13, 2026
Staff hours: 8:45 am to 12:15 pm
Student School Day: 9 am to 12 noon
Summer Experiences Rate: $46.20 (with TRS)
Function / Position Summary
To build strong relationships and provide high quality, culturally relevant educational experiences during the summer for students who will be attending high school during the 2022-2023 school year. The teacher is responsible for creating a safe, intellectually challenging learning environment in which each student is actively engaged in meaningful activities. The teacher uses knowledge of adolescent development and knowledge of the content area in educating a diverse student population. In addition, the teacher models learning as a life-long process by collaborating with students, parents, colleagues, and community.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines, and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
- Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
- Implements current district curriculum and content that is grade level appropriate.
- Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives/targets for all lessons, units and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
- Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
- Implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents.
- Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
- Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
- Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related subject from an accredited university.
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with any type of teaching endorsement, School Counselor, or School Social Worker endorsement.
- Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
Experience / Knowledge
- Must demonstrate knowledge of Common Core State Standards and Social Emotional Learning Standards.
- Must exhibit willingness and capacity to use all forms of current instructional technology.
Physical Demands
- Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
- Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.
Terms of Employment
This is a temporary position. Salary as established by the Board of Education.