7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Qualifications

* Illinois Professional Educator License registered in DuPage County with:

* Self-Contained General Education

* Middle School Endorsement

* Language Arts Endorsement

* Social Studies Endorsement

* Demonstrate a clear sense of how to contribute to our:

* District Motto - "Children at their Best!"

* District Mission - Empowering children to be their best today to lead a better tomorrow.

* District Vision - Ensure an environment that cultivates confident, compassionate, and innovative learners to actively shape and enrich the world.

* Aligned to the Gower School District 62 Belief Statements as follows:

* Commit to personal, social, and academic growth resulting in continuous improvement and high achievement

* Build strong relationships across our community to foster a culture where everyone thrives

* Ensure an emotionally and physically safe, supportive environment for all

* Model respect and demonstrate empathy and kindness in all interactions

* Provide all students with equitable access to resources, opportunities and experiences through collaboration

* Committed to building positive relationships with students

* Committed to parent involvement and communication

* Committed to collaborating with other staff and a team approach to achieve goals

* Committed to a process of ever developing self-awareness, skills, and professional growth

* Demonstrates a strong sense of cultural competency and equity

* Demonstrates the ability to plan and prepare for high quality instruction aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards

* Demonstrates the ability to design and deliver "just right" instruction to meet the needs of every learner

* Demonstrates the ability to integrate technology to enhance and support high quality instruction and student learning

* Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills

* Demonstrates strong organizational skills and a strong sense of professionalism

* Demonstrates an interest in contributing to building and District committees and/or extracurricular activities

Salary/Benefits

According to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Gower Education Association

How to Apply

* Apply online at , click on the Employment button.

* Applicants invited for an interview will be asked at that time to provide:
Resume, three (3) signed letters of current references, and copies of all college and graduate school transcripts.

Note:

Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable. Official copies will be required if hired.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

School District

Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

12/17/2025

Start Date

8/18/2026