Summer School - Freshman Connection Teacher

Summer School - Freshman Connection Teacher

Position Type:

Summer

Date Posted:

2/19/2026

Location:

Proviso Township High Schools

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Category:
Summer/Summer School Teacher

Location:

Proviso East High School/Proviso West High School

Date of Availability:
June and July 2026

Date Closing:
Open Until Filled

Job Title:

Freshmen Connection Teacher

Reports to:

Summer School Administrator

Location:

Proviso East High School/Proviso West High School

Compensation: $6,000 program stipend (both sessions)

Description:

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is seeking Freshmen Connection teachers for its Summer School 2026 program. Freshmen Connection teachers will support incoming 9th grade students with ELA, math and adaptive skills to be successful in high school. Freshmen Connection teachers will coordinate with other Enrichment programs which may include field trips and other off-campus opportunities for students that may take place beyond summer school hours.

Freshmen Connection teachers may opt to teach one or both summer sessions and must commit to attend professional development prior to the beginning of the summer session. This course will be taught in person.

Summer School Dates:

Monday,June 8 through Thursday, June 25, 2026 and Monday,June 29 through Thursday, July 16, 2026

Freshmen Connection meets Monday - Thursday.

No Freshmen Connection on Fridays.

Session goes from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Teachers report from 8:45 am to 2:15 pm

Instructional Responsibilities:

* Use instructional methods that improve student achievement

* Assign and evaluate appropriate student work

* Involve students in learning

* Make effective use of entire class period

* Use appropriate school support and resource materials

* Convey to students learning goals and the importance of material learned

* Be clear in explanations and directions

* Provide continuity in learning activities

* Challenge students by using appropriate questioning strategies

* Adjust the teaching pace to assure maximum student understanding

* Communicate high expectations for student performance

* Establish a positive and safe learning environment

* Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials

* Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and?expectations

which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes

* Collaborate with team members to design assessments and be creative and innovative in the use

of curricular and instructional materials

Instructional Planning:

* Establish a positive and safe learning environment.

* Revise lesson plans as needed.

* Plan instructional examples, illustrations, and time for questions into lessons.

* Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials.

* Be creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materials.

Subject Matter:

* Demonstrate command of subject areas crucial to instructional effectiveness.

* Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to the subject area and to the teaching of diverse students.

* Remain current in the assigned content area and in the profession.

* Demonstrate enthusiasm about subject matter.

Classroom Management

Competencies:

* Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes.

* Monitor student behavior for compliance with classroom rules.

* Reinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behavior.

* Respond to behavior problems quickly and appropriately.

* Have necessary material and equipment available and ensure their appropriate use and care.

* Provide and distribute necessary classroom materials in an orderly and efficient manner.

* Interact with students in ways which are respectful and friendly, and which reflect an understanding of cultural differences.

* Provide students feedback on their knowledge and skill.

* Use effective methods to manage student behavior.

Professionally Related

Competencies:

* Perform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative procedures

* Attend each day of the program. Absences, for any reason, will result in a reduced stipend payment.

* Model and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and procedures

* Be punctual in arrival times to the building and to class

* Cooperate with other educational personnel

* Report promptly student behavior, attendance, and performance to family or guardians and when necessary, refer students to appropriate school personnel; stay in regular communications with parents.

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