URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT #116

TITLE: GEAR UP for GREATNESS! ( High School Summer Transition) Teacher (Multiple Positions Available)

LOCATIONS:  Urbana High School

SUPERVISOR:  This position reports directly to Program Coordinator, Building Administrators, and Program Director

JOB SUMMARY:  The GEAR UP for GREATNESS! (High School Summer Transition)  Teacher is responsible for establishing a developmentally appropriate summer learning environment and curriculum for eighth grade students entering ninth grade.

PROGRAM DATES: August 3 - 7, 9:00 - 3:00

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

1. Prepare 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 school mission statement.
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 adult’s 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 GEAR UP for GREATNESS! (High School Summer Transition)  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 preferred
• Internal applicants only

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL:

•  Valid Illinois Teaching License with the appropriate endorsement

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to assess students and knowledge of student 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: Monday-Thursday (9:00 - 3:00) with options to work full or partial days. Position runs August 3, 2026 - August 9, 2026, only when the program is in session. Teacher pay is $32/hr.

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

START DATE:  Orientation prior to the start of the program

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