Bilingual Mathematics Teacher

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Job/FLSA Status: Full‑Time, Exempt

Reports to: Principal and/or Designee

Position summary: To help students achieve maximum benefits from the educational opportunities offered to them in the schools.

• Hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS)
• PEL/ELS must be endorsed in Mathematics
• PEL/ELS must be endorsed in Bilingual Education (Spanish) or English as a Second Language

• Remains current regarding ideas and methods that can improve instruction.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the designated locations and times.
• Adheres to published policies and procedures of the District.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Works cooperatively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of students with specialized needs.
• Protects students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees per contract.
• Assists in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Performs other duties as requested by building administration.

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepares for classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals, establishes clear objectives, and communicates them to students and parents.
• Utilizes best practices to enhance instruction with engagement and cooperative learning techniques.
• Provides instruction supporting the District's philosophy of education.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques, media, and technology appropriate to location and student needs.
• Initiates contact with parents and responds promptly and professionally to concerns.
• Establishes classroom behavioral expectations based on clear goals.
• Maintains professional decorum when managing behavior problems.
• Consistently and fairly addresses classroom disruptions.
• Use appropriate behavioral strategies.
• Assists administration in implementing policies governing student conduct.

• Physical demands: standing, walking, sitting, handling objects; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs; required vision abilities (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, focus adjustment).
• Work environment: moderate noise level.

• Ten‑month work year (180 days)
• Starting annual salary between $59,158 and $97,829 depending on education and verified experience
• Teachers Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) pension
• 55‑minute duty‑free lunch (40 minutes on Wednesdays)
• 10 sick days and 5 personal days for new hires
• Generous fringe benefits per current AFT/IFT Local 683 Agreement
• Performance evaluation per AFT/IFT Local 683 Agreement and Licensed Staff Evaluation Procedures

Application Procedure: Apply online.

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