SY2025-2026 – Middle School Teacher – English Language Arts NEW

Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families, and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future.
 
Job Title: Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher
 
Classification: Classified
 
Accountability: Reports to building level administrators
 
Job Profile: The Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher instructs students, facilitates student learning, monitors progress, disciplines as necessary, and performs other duties as required.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructs students as outlined in existing lesson plans
• Establishes positive, standards-based learning expectations for students
• Maintains established routine of school and classroom procedures
• Creates a flexible class environment conducive to student learning and personal growth
• Fosters effective rapport with students; encourages self-discipline and responsibility; ensures fairness and exhibits an understanding and respect for students
• Establishes a safe, orderly environment and maintains reasonable rules of conduct in accordance with the District’s student discipline code in the classroom and on school grounds (including playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, etc.) 
• Tracks attendance per school protocol
• May coordinate and attend class field trips; may work in extracurricular and after-school activities
• Communicates effectively with parents when needed
• Completes other duties as assigned

 Qualifications:

• Professional Educator License or Type 39 Substitute Teaching License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Appropriate subject area content endorsement, if applicable
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university 
• ESL endorsement (Preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience working with children/adolescents
• Passion for working with children/adolescents
• Strong desire and commitment to educating Berwyn’s youth
• Subject matter knowledge consistent with state certification requirements
• Understanding of effective teaching principles and familiarity with contemporary best practices and strategies with regard to classroom management and behavior management
• Ability to modify instruction based on student needs
• Ability and willingness to cooperate with faculty and administrators to meet identified short- and long-term targets and execute an overall education program
• Understanding of the complex physical, intellectual, and social-emotional needs of students
• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in English; ability to interpret lesson plans, procedures and textbooks; ability to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from students, administrators and parents
• Willingness/Ability to assist with the management of student misbehavior
• Ability to lift 10-20 lbs

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and speak proficiently in Spanish
• Knowledge of peer mediation and conflict resolution techniques and the ability to apply these strategies in the classroom, lunchroom, or the playground

Other:

• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations including special education laws
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for students and other staff
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Other duties as assigned

Salary:

• Salary Range:  FY26 Salary Schedule; Initial salary is determined by prior experience and education.

 Benefits: 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee-only coverage fully paid by the district
• Employer-provided life insurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering resources for mental health, financial planning, legal guidance, and more to help you navigate life’s challenges
• Generous leave policy, including personal days off, paid holidays, and sick leave to support your work-life balance and well-being
• Participation in the Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) and optional 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program and Professional Development opportunities to support growth and career advancement

Disclaimer:
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.