School District 103 is seeking to fill position for 6th grade Math teacher.
Job Summary:
To help each pupil develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; and to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.
Duties & Responsibilities: - Teaches courses in mathematics to middle school pupils using appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
- Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing discovery and laboratory learning methods.
- Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, calculators, computers, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
- Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Evaluates each pupil’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
- Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids to the interest and maturity level of pupils; maintains required inventory records.
- Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil’s progress.
- Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
- Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematics teams, and participates in faculty committees.
- Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small-group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
Qualifications: - Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Middle School Math endorsement.
- Experience preferred
Salary and Benefits:
Information can be found in the D103 Teacher's Association Master Contract. These documents can be found online at: https://www.d103.org/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-agreements
Application Procedure:
Complete and submit on line application. On line applications only please.
Selection Procedure:
Administrators will review on line applications and contact potential applicants for interviews
