Math Teacher

Sesi Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mental health support

Job summary

Sesi Schools is hiring a Math Teacher for the 2026-27 school year in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves teaching students who require extra support, developing lesson plans, and collaborating with staff to improve academic outcomes. Qualified candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and preferably a valid teaching certification. The position offers a salary range of $55,000 - $62,000 per year, along with extensive benefits including paid training, health coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; valid teaching certification preferred.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying backgrounds.
• Teach knowledge and skills, nurturing confidence and character.
• Use assessment data to modify plans to promote academic performance.
• Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Collaborate with team members to foster critical thinking.
• Implement behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Track student growth towards goals.

Skills

Adaptability

Teaching skills

Commitment to feedback

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Valid teaching certification

Job description

Company Overview

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run in‑district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs of special and alternative education students. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students. Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

What you can expect from us.

• Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
• Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
• An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

Shine on as a math teacher.

Hiring 2026-27 School Year

Overview

Realize the joy of possibility by providing academic, social, and emotional services for students who need additional support to shine in school. Utilize SESI’s proven instructional models, strategies, and curriculum. Conduct frequent and appropriate assessments, use data to develop and implement instructional plans, and collaborate with school teams and families to drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet the needs of all students.
• Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students’ academic performance.
• Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Collaborate with team members to foster an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Apply the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de‑escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and team members.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals; develop and maintain required forms and files.
• Participate in the school’s daily functions (e.g., morning, lunch, afternoon supervisory duties), as well as conferences, meetings, and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; valid teaching certification preferred.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic educational environment.

Posted Salary Range

USD $55,000.00 - USD $62,000.00 /Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non‑verbal cues from students.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well‑being.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.