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Unity Point School District 140 is accepting applications for a full-time 7th and 8th grade Science teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must possess a Professional Educator License with proper endorsements as required by the specific position. Candidates must also demonstrate their ability to succeed in providing for engaging student-centered classrooms where the care and achievement of every student takes priority. Preference will be given to applicants who express a desire to sponsor or coach extracurricular activities.

• Assume primary responsibility for increasing student achievement (i.e. mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work) by designing and implementing cross-curricular units of study that integrate Science instruction and NGSS
• Create a collaborative student-centered classroom that thrives on differentiated instruction and use of data to provide instruction to students and bring skills to grade level
• Challenge, engage, inspire, and empower all students
• Design lesson plans that allow for flexible, uninterrupted blocks of time that foster deeper learning, content-based literacy
• Engage in professional learning
• Establish clear and consistent assessment and progress monitoring techniques based on evidence to make instructional decisions to meet students' needs and further their growth.
• Proficiency in the use of technology for individual communication and research
• Cultivate strong partnerships with families.
• Believe every child can learn and reach high levels of academic achievement
• Provide STEM education through a hands-on and project-based learning approach

Qualifications

In filling this position, the candidate should possess the required licensure as specified in the Illinois School Code. The term of employment is for the 2026/2027 school year with the possibility of contractual renewal thereafter.

Salary/Benefits

Salary based on the contractual salary scale

How to Apply

Submit Letter of Application, Application for Employment, Resume, Copy of Illinois Professional Educator License Credentials, Transcripts and Letters of Reference to: Mary Beth Goff, Principal for Instruction, Unity Point School 140 4033 South Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62903.

All information may be sent to the following email address: mgoff@up140.org . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.up140.org/en-US/jobs-4ce36b40

Email Address

mgoff@up140.org

School District

https://www.up140.org/en-US

Position Website

https://www.up140.org/en-us/jobs-4ce36b40

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/6/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026

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District Name Unity Point CCSD #140 Building Name Address 4033 South Illinois Avenue

Carbondale, IL 62903-8375 Phone (618) 529-4151 Fax (618)529-4154 IASA Region Shawnee County Jackson Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Science Grade Level Jr. High Middle School

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