Saturday Teachers For Newcomer Students

Position Type:
Teaching - Elementary
Date Posted:
10/12/2023
Location:
Various Schools
Closing Date:
until filled
Who We Are:
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and a high school program divided between two 9 - 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park, and Park City.
Why We Do This Work:
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.
If you are a dedicated, creative, data-driven, and results-oriented educator who wants to be part of a historic school transformation, we want you on our team!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Be present with students during all instructional and supervisory times
2. Provide reading and math instruction for Newcomers
3. Provide instruction and support to students following a prescribed curriculum and curricular materials; implement instructional routines and learning strategies as outlined in curriculum and as presented in professional development sessions
4. Administer a pre-test and post-test
5. Progress monitor and record student growth using pre and post tests
6. Submit daily attendance
7. Communicate with parents as necessary and as required
8. Provide student supervision as required during student arrival dismissal times
9. Attend mandatory professional development
10. Represent the District to outside shareholders in a professional and supportive manner;
11. Complete and maintain all required records

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

1. Illinois Professional Educators License with ESL endorsement required, BL endorsement preferred, plus appropriate certification for High School
2. Teaching experience for the grade level is preferred

Salary: 4 hours per session based on current hourly wages for teachers.
Dates: September 30- May 11, 2024
3 Saturdays per month 8:15 am-12:15 pm (45 mins.planning)
Dates may be subject to change
Only online applications will be considered for interviews.
Apply: www.wps60.org
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender,
race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual
orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability, or other protected categories.