Position Summary
The Math Teacher teaches course curriculum that motivates the student to learn integrating a course of study within the parameters of the school philosophy, Illinois State Board of Education, the school’s framework and learning goals. Must hold a current Illinois PEL for High School Math Teaching license and endorsement.
ASPIRA Early College:
- Dual enrollment; dual credit program with Wright College and Northeastern Illinois
- University
- Advanced Placement Program
- Nationally-recognized Fine Arts program
- College Prep Curriculum
ASPIRA MATH TEACHER Essential Functions:
- Prepare lesson and unit plans, course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and the school’s educational philosophy
- Instruct students using various teaching methods, such as project-based learning, lecture and demonstration, audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement instruction
- Prepare and administer tests to evaluate student progress, corrects tests, record results and issues reports to inform parents of progress
- Involve both students and parents in the evaluation of academic and social goals and the formation of the Individualized Academic Educational Plan (IAEP)
- Provide individual help to students to maintain satisfactory progress
- Contribute to the professional learning community to impact student achievement and enhance the learning environment
- Create and use Competency Based Curriculum (CBE)
- Learn and use Mastery Connect and Power school to track student’s grades and academic progress
- Ability to support students with standardized testing (STARs/SAT/PSAT)
- Ability to differentiate instruction
- Collaborate with colleagues on school initiatives to promote academic success
- Confer with parents to discuss student progress, academic, attitudes and achievements
- Teach rules of conduct and maintain discipline in classroom and on campus
- Counsel students when adjustment and academic problems arise
- Maintains attendance, progress reports and grade records as required
- Actively participate in faculty and professional meetings, open houses, parent conferences, educational conferences, training workshops and other related activities
- Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the central administration, parents, and representatives of resource agencies
- Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field
- A minimum of one year of experience working with high school students
- Hold a IL Teaching certificate (ISBE verified))
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Bilingual – Spanish/English Preferred
Statement of other duties: This document describes the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.