HIgh School Science Teacher; FTE

Position Type:
Science Teacher (1.0 FTE)

Location:

Westmont High School

Date Available:

School Year

Closing Date: 3/25/26

• Plan and instruct students on District and Illinois State Standards aligned curriculum.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Diligently enter student grade information into appropriate computer databases in a timely manner.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Conduct and interpret formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Meet regularly with support teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists to discuss individual students' modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems.
• Work collaboratively to ensure individual students' needs are met by enriching or modifying lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
• Participate in staff development and school-improvement activities to maintain professional growth.
• Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in 9-12 Science Education (Master's preferred).
• Successful experience as a secondary-level science teacher.
• Illinois Teaching Certificate appropriate for the assignment.
• State of Illinois endorsement in environmental science.
• Background in preparing students for success on the science portion of the State of Illinois ACT exam (preferred).
• Strong instructional, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum design and implementation, including appropriate instructional technologies.
• Demonstrated ability for student management and instructional delivery.
• Commitment to fostering a lifelong appreciation of science and STEM-related fields.

Salary placement is based on education and experience, pursuant to the Westmont Teachers Associations (WTA).

Apply online d201.org/employment

For more information contact:

Dr. Kevin Weck, Principal, Westmont High School

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It is the policy and practice of CUSD 201 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. CUSD 201 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.