Math Teacher - FTE

Position: Math Teacher - 0.8 FTE
Math teacher - 0.8 fte

Position type:

Classroom teaching/mathematics

Date posted:

3/3/2026

Location:

John hersey high school

Date available:

08/10/2026

Closing date:

03/20/2026

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Join our team and empower student success!

John hersey high school is seeking a passionate and dedicated math teacher to join our dynamic team. We are committed to fostering a cooperative, supportive, and respectful environment where students thrive both academically and personally. We are looking for educators who are eager to collaborate, utilize student-centered teaching strategies, and actively participate in professional learning communities.

Math teacher - 0.8 fte

Our ideal candidate:

* possesses a strong academic background in mathematics and a desire to inspire students.

* is committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

* is eager to utilize innovative teaching strategies and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

* is willing to contribute to the broader life of the school through extracurricular involvement.

Responsibilities:

* deliver engaging and effective mathematics instruction to students at all levels, including skills and lep (limited english proficiency).

* implement a standards-driven curriculum and create a student-centered classroom environment.

* differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

* collaborate with colleagues in course-alike groups and interdisciplinary planning teams.

* develop and utilize creative instructional strategies and resources based on best practices.

* employ a variety of assessment practices (formative, summative, selected response, extended written response, performance-based) to maximize student learning.

* provide multiple and varied opportunities for students to achieve daily objectives.

* utilize research-based instructional strategies to increase student achievement.

* establish and maintain a professional growth plan

* integrate technology to enhance instruction and student learning.

* communicate effectively with students and parents regarding student progress.

* coordinate and share instructional lessons with team members.

* assist in the implementation of the school-wide improvement plan.

* complete administrative duties in a timely fashion.

* perform other tasks assigned by building administration or designee.

* support building extracurricular activities as a coach or sponsor.

Qualifications:

* state of illinois professional educator license (pel) with a senior hs endorsement in mathematics.

* esl endorsement required.

* must be willing to teach all levels of math, including skills and/or lep.

* must have outstanding training and/or experiences as an educator.

* must have a strong background in mathematics (and if applicable, science) instruction in a standards-driven curriculum.

* training and experience in implementing a standards-based learning environment inside a student-centered classroom is preferred.

* must be able and willing to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

* must work effectively within our professional learning team model.

* must be well-versed in a wide variety of assessment practices that maximize student learning.

* must use a variety of instructional methods & practices to meet individual student needs.

* must provide multiple and varied opportunities for students to achieve daily objectives.

* possess and continue to develop technology skills that drive instruction.

Join our community:

John hersey high school offers a supportive and collaborative environment where educators are empowered to make a lasting impact. If you are a dedicated and passionate math teacher, we encourage you to apply.

Salary information is available on the district 214 website

Application requirements:

* cover letter

* current resume

* attach a pdf of the il state board of education elis credentials screen(s)

* copies of transcripts

* three (3) current letters of recommendation

* completed rivs interview (see below)

Click thered "apply"button above to begin an online application.

Please be aware that as a requirement of your application, you will be invited to complete a digital interview via rivs (interview stream). The invitation will come to your email, and the rivs (interview stream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.

Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the Final date to receive applications. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the Final date to receive applications.

Please email hresources to request an extension.

"we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."