PEKIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 108 ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES FOR THE 2010 - 2011 SCHOOL YEAR:

LITERACY LEADER

Wilson Intermediate School

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification:

• NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Highly Qualified  
• Appropriate State of Illinois Teaching Certificate(s) (Reading Endorsement)  
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree 
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

VISION

The teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the intellectual, personal and social development of all students.  In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the teacher works collaboratively with all educators.  The teacher uses data to determine learning priorities, monitor progress and assess instruction and student achievement.  The teacher addresses the needs of students not achieving.  As a result, the school makes continuous improvement toward achievement of state and district expectations.

JOB GOALS

• All students meet or exceed state expectations for learning as assessed by Illinois Standards Achievement Test 
• All students meet or exceed district expectations as assessed by local measures

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy 
• Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needs 
• Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can be assessed 
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources 
• Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure 
• Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes

The Classroom Environment

• Creates an environment of respect and rapport 
• Establishes a culture for learning 
• Manages classroom procedures 
• Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct 
• Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students

Instruction

• Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated 
• Uses questions that reflect high expectations 
• Engages students in their learning 
• Uses assessment to guide instruction 
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction

Professional Responsibilities

• Uses reflection to improve instruction 
• Maintains accurate records 
• Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program 
• Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events 
• Actively pursues professional development opportunities 
• Displays a high level of ethics and professionalism in dealing with students and colleagues 
• Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies and is punctual to job assignments and meetings

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
180 Day Bargaining Unit Position

Benefits Commensurate with Contract

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

District 108 MUST have:

A completed online application http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/ 

The following documentation MUST be on file to complete the application process:

3 Signed letters of recommendation

 

Send required documents via fax or mail:

Fax: 309-477-4701

Mailing address:

Director of Human Resources

Attention: Application Process

501 Washington Street

Pekin, Illinois 61554

 

For direct questions, please contact:

Marla Kief @ 309-477-4740 or by email @ marla.kief@pekin.net

  

DO NOT SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL

 

Please be reminded, all non-tenure teachers are expected to successfully complete the district’s four [4] year T.I.P.S. [Teacher Induction: Professional Success] induction/mentoring program to attain District 108 tenure status.

Selection Procedure:
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources Office or school site to confirm date and time for an initial team interview. Position to be filled as soon as suitable applicant is confirmed.

 

District 108 is an equal opportunity employer.

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PEKIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 108 ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING VACANCY FOR

THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR:

LEARNING CENTER PARAPROFESSIONAL

Broadmoor Junior High School

Qualifications:

Certification:

• NCLB/State of Illinois Qualifications 
• Letter of Approval from State of Illinois 
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

VISION:

The Learning Center Paraprofessional will monitor and manage the materials found in the Learning Center.  The Learning Center will be seen as a hub of academic activity, and the paraprofessional will assist students and staff who utilize the Learning Center.

JOB GOAL:

• The Learning Center facility and the books, hardware, software, and collections housed there will be well managed

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and promote compliance with Learning Center procedures established by the Library-Media Facilitator and/or principal, referring conflicts as necessary 
• Manage circulation and shelving of print and non-print material, including operating the library automation system, creating and distributing overdue lists, collecting fines, etc. 
• Oversee the general neatness and attractiveness of the Learning Center 
• Work with parent liaison to schedule Learning Center volunteers, provide volunteer training and monitor the volunteer program 
• Maintain files of catalog cards, vertical file material, and publishers' catalogs 
• Make simple repairs of damaged books and materials 
• Monitor and maintain instructional equipment housed in the Learning Center 
• Provide initial technology trouble shooting and facilitate Tech Support 
• Supervise book fairs 
• Inventory annually the Learning Center as directed by the Library-Media Facilitator 
• Process and receive purchase orders as directed by the Library-Media Facilitator 
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the principal or Library-Media Facilitator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
6.50 hrs. - 180 Day Bargaining Unit Position

Benefits Commensurate with Contract 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
District 108 must have the following documentation on file to complete the application process.

Three signed letters of recommendation

 

Send required documents via fax or mail: 

Fax: 309 477-4701

Mailing address:

Director of Human Resources

Attention: Application Process

501 Washington Street

Pekin, Illinois 61554

 

For direct questions, please contact:

Marla Kief at 309-477-4740 or by email at marla.kief@pekin.net

 

Selection Procedure:

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources Office or school site to confirm date and time for an initial team interview. Position to be filled as soon as suitable applicant is confirmed.

 District 108 is an equal opportunity employer

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PEKIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 108 ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING VACANCY FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR:

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

Jefferson Primary School

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification:

• NCLB/State of Illinois Qualifications 
• Letter of Approval from State of Illinois 
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Vision

The Special Education Paraprofessional will perform duties that support the delivery of district special education services to special education students by working under the direction and guidance of a certified staff member.  The paraprofessional will assist students with physical, behavioral, or instructional tasks.

Job Goals

• Students will receive the physical, emotional, and instructional support they need to benefit fully from the district special education program. 
• Students will learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical tasks, including using the restroom. 
• Accompany students to the office or school nurse and assist with health-care related needs, if necessary. 
• Provide student supervision during instructional and non-instructional times. 
• Help students when they need instructional assistance or tutorial support. 
• Lead a small group or individual activities using materials and lesson plans prepared by the teacher. 
• Assist the teacher by checking and recording student work, supervising testing and make-up work, and taking attendance. 
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. 
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected of fully licensed teachers. 
• Participate in professional development training programs, including yearly Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training. 
• Serve as a potential person to perform physical restraint to ensure staff and student safety. 
• Establishes, as fully as possible, a supportive and empathetic relationship with the students without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement. 
• Serve as a resource person, if and when requested, to the special education service team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned. 
• Perform other duties assigned by the principal or teacher.

Working Conditions

6.5 hrs. - 180 Day Bargaining Unit Position

Benefits commensurate with contract

Application Procedure

District 108 MUST have the following documentation on file to complete the application process:  

A completed online application:   http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/

Three signed letters of recommendation

 

Selection Procedure:
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources Office or school site to confirm date and time for an initial team interview.  Position to be filled as soon as suitable applicant is confirmed.

 

District 108 is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 

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