Middle School Math Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year

Decatur Public School District; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools is seeking a certified Middle School Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires teaching standards alignment, student engagement, and collaboration with staff to support district goals.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois State teaching certificate for secondary level and a Bachelor's degree. Strong communication, classroom management, and a commitment to professional growth are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Illinois State certificate qualifying teacher to teach at secondary level.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.
• Board may establish additional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach in accordance with state and district curricular requirements.
• Stay current on educational research and best practices.
• Comply with board policies and school regulations.
• Participate in curriculum development processes as required.
• Contribute to development of district policies and regulations.
• Deliver instruction focusing on student learning and engagement.

Skills

Team oriented

School staff collaboration

Education

Illinois State teaching certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Middle School Math Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year Job ID: 10219

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Mathematics
• Date Posted: 7/21/2026
• Date Available: 08/2026

TITLE

Certified Secondary Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS

• Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach at the secondary level.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff.
• Such other requirements as the Board may establish.

REPORTS TO

The Secondary Building Principal

SUPERVISES

• Students
• Student Teachers

MAINTAINS LIAISON WITH

Parents. Communicates with parents as the teacher deems necessary, or when requested by parents or administrators.

JOB GOAL

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaching in compliance with curricular requirements of the State and of the Board of Education of District 61.
2. Remaining current on research, new developments and literature on education, especially elementary and/or the area of special assignment.
3. Compliance with Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board-Employee Agreements at the school level.
4. Participation on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis in the curriculum development process at the building and district levels, as required to periodically review all curricular areas to keep them up-to-date.
5. Participation from time-to-time in the development of District Policies and Administrative Regulations, on an appointive, elective, or volunteer basis.
6. The major instructional function of the secondary classroom teacher includes:

• Instructional Delivery: Understanding and the ability to use principles of learning (motivation, reinforcement, retention, transfer) and to make sound judgments on the use of instructional techniques such as pacing, questioning, grouping, actively involving students, and direct vs. indirect instruction.
• Human Skills: Stimulating students, bringing enthusiasm to the learning process, and providing a concern and care for the worth and dignity of the individual.
• Planning Skills: Developing goals/objectives for content and skills based on evaluation of student needs, aptitude, and learning styles, with provisions for both individual and group learning experiences.
• Evaluation of Students and Programs: Constructing and using diagnostic, criterion‑reference, and student achievement tests; maintaining and interpreting records for students, parents, administrators, and other teachers.
• Classroom Management: Controlling and structuring the learning environment so that students adhere to rules and providing opportunities for students to acquire self‑discipline necessary in school and adult life.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is based upon Schedules A & B of the collective negotiated Agreement.

EVALUATION

Each employee in contractual continuing service shall be evaluated at least once every two (2) years. Each employee not in continuing contractual service shall be evaluated once every year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, and equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. Employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, pull, push, climb, kneel; walk and stand approximately 50–75% of each shift. Employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative, and differentiate tones and volumes in conversation.

MENTAL DEMANDS

The teacher must ensure that children are supervised at all times and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the teacher must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment, supervising all students at all times.

Decatur Public Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer with an affirmative action plan.