JH Math teacher

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Junior High Math Teacher to plan, deliver, and assess standards-based mathematics instruction for students in grades 7–8, creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that supports academic achievement and students' social and emotional development.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in education or mathematics, a middle grades endorsement (5–8) or equivalent, completion of an approved educator

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, mathematics, or a related field.
• Middle Grades Mathematics endorsement (Grades 5–8) or equivalent as required by assignment.
• ISBE-approved educator preparation program.
• Completion of the required mathematics coursework (typically at least 18 semester hours) for the endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess standards-based mathematics instruction for grades 7–8.
• Create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students' social and emotional development.

Skills

Positive learning environment

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, mathematics, or related field

Middle Grades Mathematics endorsement (Grades 5–8) or equivalent

ISBE-approved educator preparation program

18 semester hours in mathematics including middle grades methods coursework

Job description

The Junior High Math Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing standards-based mathematics instruction for students in grades 7–8. The teacher creates a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while supporting students' social and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, mathematics, or a related field.
• Middle Grades Mathematics endorsement (Grades 5–8) or another appropriate mathematics teaching endorsement as required by the assignment. Illinois requires a subject-specific middle grades endorsement for teachers in grades 5–8.
• Completion of an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)-approved educator preparation program.
• Completion of the required mathematics coursework (typically at least 18 semester hours in mathematics, including middle grades mathematics methods coursework) for the endorsement.

Salary/Benefits

Per the CBA

Additional Notes

We are a small rural school with low teacher: student ratio