Openings as of 12/7/2025
Byron School District #226 is seeking a Family and Consumer Education Instructor for the 2026-2027 School year. The ideal candidate would educate and empower students with essential life skills in areas such as nutrition, food preparation, personal finance, child development, and family dynamics.
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Responsibilities
Qualifications
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement (or ability to obtain)
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with the Byron Education Association (BEA) contract and years of experience. Byron CUSD #226 offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and supportive working conditions.
How to Apply
Apply online at https://www.byron226.org
Click on the MENU tab, then locate the Employment Opportunities tab on the left under the "About Us" section
Primary Responsibilities
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Personal Attributes
Please apply online at https://www.byron226.org. Click the MENU button, then find the Employment Opportunities button on the left of the page under "About Us"
Byron High School is seeking an energetic, skilled, and student-centered Engineering Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year.
The ideal candidate will inspire students to explore the principles and practices of engineering through hands-on, project-based learning, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. This role involves curriculum development, classroom instruction, and the mentorship of future engineers.
Click on the MENU button, then go to the Employment Opportunities tab listed on the left in the "About Us" section
*Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
*Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
*Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
*Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and report to the appropriate administrator information about individual student compliance with school and district behavioral expectations, and state and federal laws.
*Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
*Strive to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Reading, training/background preferred with a strong knowledge of Response to Intervention and Common Core Standards.
*Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
*Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
*Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
*Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
*Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
*Attend and participate in meetings involving the faculty and other participants that are of reasonable length and address a relevant educational topic as a legitimate function and obligation of professional educators.
*Collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
*Collaborate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
*Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
*Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others
* Courses - Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology
* Proper endorsement and PEL
* Ability to work with all levels of students to differentiate instruction.
*Knowledge of the college readiness skills and experience with common core standards are preferred.
*Team work and collaboration are required, along with reflection and a desire to continually improve your practice.
Per Collective Bargaining Agreement
Interested individuals should apply online at www.byron226.org. Click on the MENU button, then click on the Employment Opportunities tab in the "About Us" section on the left of the screen.
adonaldson@byron226.org
The primary function of a teacher is to plan, conduct, and assess a program of instruction, to monitor and supervise pupils in various instructional settings, and to work cooperatively with the staff to provide the best learning opportunity possible.
1. Plan a program of study that, insofar as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
2. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the places and at the times designated.
3. Pepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
4. Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
5. Encourage students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
6. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, to that end, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like, to communicate these objectives to students.
7. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and the instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
8. Implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
9. Adhere to the policies, regulations and procedures of the district.
10. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as needed.
11. Work cooperatively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with specialized needs.
12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities, including supervising lunchroom and playground activities, supervising students in the hallway, and inspecting classrooms each day for hazardous conditions to ensure safety and avoid property and/or tort loss.
13. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
14. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; attend staff meetings and serve on committees.
15. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
16. Be available to students and parents for conferences and education-related purposes.
17. Maintain and improve professional competence.
18. Meet accepted standards of professional behavior.
19. Participate in district staff development activities.
20. Cooperate with building principal and supervisors in professional activities related to teaching and pupil-supervision tasks.
21. Perform such other professional duties as the Board of Education may direct.
Qualifications:
1. Hold a valid Professional Educator License with appropriate subject matter endorsements.
2. Commitment to a continuous staff development program.
Per Negotiated agreement
Interested individuals should apply online at www.byron226.org. Click on the MENU tab, then further down into the "About Us" section , click on the Employment Opportunities tab.
www.byron226.org
jsmith@byron226.org
Byron C.U.S.D. #226 is in need of substitute bus driver and bus monitors. High School Diploma or GED Required.
For bus driver applicants: CDL with school bus endorsement preferred, however, the Transportation Dept will train interested individuals as needed. Applicants must be able to pass physical exam. Applicant must travel to fingerprinting facility to be fingerprinted and have satisfactory criminal background results.
Interested individuals are required to complete the application process at www.byron226.org > Click on the 'About Us' Tab > Click on Employment Opportunities. Find the job posting, then click the orange 'Apply' button. Submit application. Call 815-234-5491, extension 4400 for more information.
