SGC AVID for All! Summer Transition Teacher (Multiple Positions Available)

URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT #116

TITLE: SGC AVID for All! Summer Transition Teacher (Multiple Positions Available)

LOCATIONS: Urbana Sixth Grade Center

SUPERVISOR: This position reports directly to program coordinator building administrative team and program director

JOB SUMMARY: The SGC AVID for All! Summer Transition teacher is responsible for establishing a developmentally appropriate summer learning environment and curriculum for 6th- 8th grade students preparing to advance to the next grade level in the fall.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Prepare AVID-centered lesson plans and implement them to provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that assists students assigned to the classroom with achieving specific educational goals.
2. Create a classroom environment that is welcoming to all students and supports the AVID program
3. Supervise and collaborate with support staff assigned to the classroom to develop general classroom procedures goals schedules behavior expectation and classroom activities for students.
4. Plan and implement activities inside and outside of the classroom that expose a young adult to a variety of experiences to broaden a young adults perspective such as field trips cooking activities and experiments.
5. Implement appropriate assessments and document student progress as required by the district and ISBE grant.
6. Review develop and requisition materials for the classroom.
7. Work in partnership with the AVID for All! (Summer Transition Program) Coordinator to plan and encourage family involvement in the education of their young adults..
8. Establish and maintain procedures for communicating with families on a regular and frequent basis.
9. Supervise and provide ongoing training for support staff assigned to the classroom.
10. Complete progress reports and maintain student records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations.
11. Meet all requirements for classroom teachers as outlined by the ISBE grant.
12. Perform any and all additional duties as assigned by the Board of Education Superintendent of Schools and/or the Leadership Team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with certifications and endorsements as applicable

EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years classroom experience except in the case of a new graduate preferred
• Internal applicants only

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL:

• Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to assess children and knowledge of childhood development.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively on a collaborative team.
• Ability to effectively work with students with a history of behavioral social/emotional and/or developmental disabilities.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Program runs Monday through Friday August 3 - 7 9:00 - 3:00 Teacher pay is $32/hr.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

START DATE: Orientation prior to start date

NOTE:

• This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• Position contingent upon grant funding.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: March 2026

Required Experience:

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