Math Teacher -

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmwood Park High School in Elmwood Park, IL, seeks a Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position supports a 181-attendance-day work year with a starting salary of $52,500.

The role requires a Professional Educator License with Endorsement in Mathematics 9-12 and involves developing curriculum, delivering instruction, assessing student learning, and collaborating with colleagues. Applicants will foster a positive learning environment, engage families, and adhere to

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Professional Educator License with Endorsement in Mathematics 9-12.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Promotes a safe classroom environment and supports individualized and small group instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates plans into learning experiences.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and adjusts instruction to meet needs.
• Instructs students in citizenship and other subject matters as required by law and district procedures.
• Attends professional development and collaborates with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate records of student achievement and attendance.
• Engages parents and communicates effectively with families.
• Maintains high standards of pupil conduct and classroom management.
• Coordinates with staff to evaluate curriculum and participate in meetings.
• Selects and requisitions books and supplies and maintains inventory.
• Supervises students in activities outside class and during school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in line with district programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Professional Educator License

Endorsement in Mathematics 9-12

Job description

Math Teacher - (High School) 2026-2027 SY JobID: 2593

• Position Type:
  High School Positions/ Mathematics
  
• Date Posted:
  9/9/2026
  
• Location:
  Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W. Fullerton Ave.
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  

Position Title: MathTeacher (High School)
Terms of Employment: Teacher Work Year (181 Attendance Days)
Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal
Salary: Starting $52,500(PerEPET Contract)

Board Contribution Benefits:

(Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract)

• Sick and Personal Leave
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Board Contribution is .58%
• Medical, Vision and Dental
  • Single - Board Contribution is 80%
  • Single + 1 - Board Contribution is 60%
  • Family - Board Contribution is 50%
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
• LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%

Employee Only Contribution Benefits:

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• 403(b) and 457(b)

Summary:

To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum.

Qualifications:

Certification/License:

• Professional Educator License
• Endorsement in Mathematics 9-12

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and administers school elementary 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 and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.
• 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 with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment:

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machine, and telephone..

Travel Requirements:

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Postings current as of 9/11/2026 10:20:17 PM CST.

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.

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