Duties Looking for a fresh start in an elementary setting that focuses on supporting teachers and students through positive school culture & high expectations? Fisher Grade School is just the place for you. Located less than 20 minutes from Champaign-Urbana & 45 minutes from Bloomington-Normal, Fisher provides a rural school setting with the amenities of being close to a larger city. With a robust mentoring & induction program, Fisher Grade School is an excellent place to begin (or refresh) your teaching career! * Teaches District approved curriculum. * Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. * Plans a program of study, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. * Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. * Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. * Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules. * Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. * Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students. * Assists in diagnosing the learning disabilities of students, with the assistance of district specialists. * Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. * Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. * Remains available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, such as parent teacher conferences. * Performs all other duties reasonably related to position as may be assigned by Building Administrator or Superintendent Qualifications * Hold an IL Professional Educator License (PEL) for elementary education as required by the State. Salary/Benefits * As per the BOE approved teachers' contract - Salary Schedule * District-paid 100% TRS * Health Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement Additional Notes * Innovative & supportive mentor program * High School and Junior High coaching opportunities are available How to Apply Applicants may use the universal online application OR Email Jake Palmer, Principal - jake.palmer@fisherk12.org * Letter of interest * Resume * Letters of recommendation (2-3) * Transcripts and/or teaching certificate Email Address jake.palmer@fisherk12.org School District https://www.fisherk12.org/ Position Website https://www.fisherk12.org/page/job-openings City Website https://fisher.il.us/ ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 12/27/2024 Application Deadline 1/31/2025 Start Date 8/11/2025