Duties
Flossmoor School District 161 is seeking an educator for the 2023-24 school year to join an exceptional staff at Parker Junior High for its math department! Following our mission to Engage. Inspire. Empower., we provide learning opportunities that help our students achieve their potential at their level. D161 serves approximately 2,300 students in 5 communities with Parker Junior High housing approximately 900 students in grades 6-8. We aim to provide our teams and students with an exceptional experience rooted in high expectations for student achievement and civic responsibility!
Under the supervision of the building principal, you will be responsible for the instruction, progress, and class management of all students in assigned classes and perform related duties as required or assigned. Our current math department at Parker Junior High School is comprised of nine teachers with wide ranging experiences.
We offer a generous salary and benefit package. We offer support for all new staff members through our mentoring and induction program as well as coaching with our instructional coaches, too! Come join our staff at Parker Junior High and become a part of the amazing culture that we built to work with a phenomenal group of students!
FLSA STATUS: Salary/Exempt
Qualifications
Qualifications for the position include a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in Education with prior teaching experience in Mathematics in Grades 6-8 within the last ten (10) years or have taken a coursework, seminars or workshops relevant to Mathematics – Grades 6-8 education in the last two (2) years. For certification, a valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with a Mathematics endorsement for middle grades is required.
Salary/Benefits
Starting salary not less than $42,385.68. Salary is commensurate with experience and advanced education. We can offer salary credit for up to ten (10) years of previous teaching experience in a K-12 setting.
Benefits include, but are not limited to, health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Board makes generous contributions towards premiums and HSA. Tuition reimbursement available as well. Please visit http://flossmooril.apptegy.us/o/flossmoor-sd161/page/benefits--48 for a complete list of our available benefits!