Math Teacher - High School Full Time Job at Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 Elmwood Park, IL 60707
JobID: 2025
Position Type:
High School Positions/Mathematics
High School Positions/Mathematics
Date Posted:
3/27/2023
3/27/2023
Location:
Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W. Fullerton Ave.
Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W. Fullerton Ave.
Certification Required:
Secondary Certificate (6-12): Mathematics
Secondary Certificate (6-12): Mathematics
Education:
BS - Mathematics
BS - Mathematics
Experience:
HS math teaching experience preferred
HS math teaching experience preferred
Special Skills::
Spanish speaking preferred
Spanish speaking preferred
Elmwood Park CUSD #401 - Elmwood Park High School Position Description
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Position Title: EPHS Mathematics Classroom
Teacher (for the 23-24 SY and beyond)
Department:
Mathematics
Reports To:
Building Principal
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
Planning and Preparation
Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy: content, structure of the discipline, prerequisite relationships and content-related pedagogy
Demonstrating knowledge of students: child and adolescent development, the learning process, students' skills, knowledge and language proficiency, students' interests, cultural heritage and special needs
Setting instructional outcomes: value, sequence, alignment, clarity, balance and suitability for diverse students
Demonstrating knowledge of resources: for students and classroom use and to extend content knowledge and pedagogy
Designing coherent instruction: learning activities, instructional materials and resources, instructional groups, lesson and unit structure
Designing student assessments: congruence with instructional goals, criteria and standards, design of formative assessments and use of planning
The Classroom Environment
Creating an environment of respect and rapport: teacher interaction with students and student interaction with other students
Establishing a culture for learning: importance of the content, expectations for learning and achievement and student pride in work
Managing classroom procedures: management of instructional groups, transitions, materials and supplies, performance of non-instructional duties and supervision of volunteers and paraprofessionals
Managing student behavior: expectations, monitoring of student behavior and response to student misbehavior
Organizing physical space: safety, accessibility and arrangement of furniture and use of physical resources
Instruction
Communicating with students: expectations for learning, directions and procedures, explanations of content and use of oral and written language
Using questioning and discussion techniques: quality of questions, discussion techniques, and student participation
Engaging students in learning: activities and assignments, grouping of students, instructional materials/resources, structure and pacing
Using assessment in instruction: assessment criteria, monitoring of student learning, feedback to students, student self-assessment and monitoring of progress
Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness: lesson adjustment, response to students and persistence
Professional Responsibilities
Reflecting on teaching: accuracy, use in future teaching
Maintaining accurate records: student completion of assignments, student progress in learning, and non-instructional records
Communicating with families: information about the instructional program and individual students; engagement of families in the instructional program
Participating in a professional community: relationships with colleagues, involvement in a culture of professional inquiry, service to the school and participation in school and district projects
Growing and developing professionally: enhancement of content knowledge and pedagogical skill, receptivity to feedback from colleagues, service to the profession
Showing professionalism: integrity and ethical conduct, service to students, advocacy, decision making and compliance with school and district regulations
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises classroom, students and volunteers
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and highly qualified for the grade/subject to be taught
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Professional Educator License (PEL)
Valid teaching certificate (PEL in Mathematics)
Valid teaching certificate (PEL in Mathematics)
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from school board, administrators, parents, staff and students.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Physical Requirements:
The physical needs described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well being or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
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