8th Grade Science Teacher Roosevelt Middle School

Position Type:Middle School Teaching/ScienceDate Posted:4/24/2026Location:Bellwood School District 88(High-Needs School)Date Available:08/17/2026Closing Date:until filledBellwood School District 88Equal Opportunity EmployerNotice of Vacancy8th Grade Science TeacherRoosevelt Middle School2026-2027Job Title: 8th Grade Science TeacherReports To: Building PrincipalFLSA Status: ExemptSalary Range: $47,000.00 - $61,750.00Term: Length of School YearBenefits: Sick and Personal DaysInsurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceSummary: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated 2. Plan a study program that as much as possible meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of students.3. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.4. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.5. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.6. Guide the learning process toward achieving curriculum goals by setting clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, ensuring alignment with overall educational goals, and effectively communicating these objectives to students.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully the ideal candidate must have the following: Illinois Professional Educator License with the appropriate endorsement (s) and minimum of bachelor's degree with from accredited College/ University.Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Bellwood Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board of Education.Compensation: Provisions set forth in the Bellwood Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.