8th Grade ELA

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ELA TeacherDate Posted: 3/13/2026Location: Mannheim Middle SchoolDate Available: 08/01/2026Closing Date: 08/01/2026Job Title: Teacher Regular Education /Middle SchoolDepartment/Group: TeacherPosition Summary/Purpose: Provide for a safe, effective learning environment which promotes the educational and social growth of all students within the classroom. Position Type: Full Time Starting Rate: Based on Education and Experience according toCBA Salary. Benefits:90% Board Paid Medical Insurance of ANYAvailable Plan100% Board Paid Single Dental Insurance100% Board Paid Life Insurance (annual salary)Flex Savings AccountsPaid holidaysSick & personal daysRole and Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions:Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrationsAdapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interestsEstablish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to studentsEstablish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsibleMeet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needsPrepare materials and classrooms for class activitiesObserve and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical healthPrepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra helpPrepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progressEnforce administration policies and rules governing studentsProvide feedback for student improvement on assigned class work and homeworkConfer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problemsPlan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigateGuide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interestsUse computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentationsPrepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisorsMaintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulationsInstruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damageMeet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progressPrepare objectives and outlines for courses of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schoolsConfer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning following approved curriculaPrepare reports on students and activities as required by administrationSupervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteersPlan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activitiesAttend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher-training workshops to maintain and improve professional competenceAttend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of needCollaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programsSelect, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and suppliesPerform other duties as assigned and appropriate to the positionPreferred Skills:Staff Portrait Attributes: Empathy, Perseverance, Critical Thinking, Reliability, Collaboration, Cultural Mindfulness, & AccountabilityAs a multi-language district, we always prefer staff who are bilingual but it is not required for this positionQualifications and Education Requirements:Illinois Professional Educator License with required endorsement(s) for the specific teaching assignment(s) Working conditions / Environment:Physical Demands: mobility within the instructional area and throughout the school facility, visual acuity close/distance/depth perception, hearing to receive information, verbal to exchange information. Physical demands often include walking, sitting, bending, twisting, stooping reaching forward, lifting up to 25 pounds, pushing and pulling Environmental Conditions: indoor climate-controlled school environment. May include being outdoors for extended periods of time throughout the year Examples of Equipment/Supplies Used to Perform Tasks: technology such as computer and SmartBoard, office supplies FLSA Status: Exempt An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity EmployerMannheim School District 83 does not knowingly discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Created: 2026-04-02