Duties

• Develops and administers mathematics curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in mathematics, including concepts such as real an imaginary numbers, formulas, calculations and geometry, and promotes creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of mathematics to everyday existence and problem-solving.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district and IL State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.

• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent.
                  Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications

• Possess or will possess an Illinois Educator License for teaching Math at the Middle School/Junior Level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. 
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

Salary/Benefits

As per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

Additional Notes

OTHER:  Interviews will begin as applications are received. 

How to Apply

Please email resume, letter of interest, letters of recommendation, copy of PEL, and unofficial transcripts to: Mr. Kevin Allen, kallen@mvkmavericks.org.

Email Address

kallen@mvkmavericks.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Email for More Information

kallen@mvkmavericks.org