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Fourth Grade Teacher

@ Cairo Community Unit School District 1
Cairo, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Plan lessons, Deliver instruction, Manage behavior
Requirements Summary:B.S. in Elementary Education with Illinois Professional Educator License; state-approved prep program or comparable out-of-state certificate.
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    Fourth Grade Teacher JobID: 262
  • Position Type:
      Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5

  • Date Posted:
      12/19/2025

  • Location:
      Cairo Elementary
    (High-Needs School)


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    Job Summary: To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

    DUTIES:
    • Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.               
    • Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.      
    • Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
    • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
    • Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
    • Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
    • Provide appropriate feedback on work.
    • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
    • Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
    • Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
    • Prepare required reports on students and activities.
    • Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
    • Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
    • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
    • Prepare classroom for class activities.
    • Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
    • Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
    • Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
    • Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
    • Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
    • Participate in appropriate professional activities.
    • Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Applicant must have a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education with a valid Illinois Professional Educator License.
    • And/or completed a state approved preparation program or hold a valid and comparable out-of-state certificate.
    • Meet all coursework and testing requirements, and meet all other requirements detailed in Illinois statue and rules.
    Salary and Benefits:
    Salary and benefits adhere to the Cairo Association of Teachers contract with the Board of Education.