TEACHER MATH ELL (0.8 MATH ML GR 8/ 0.2 MATH GR 6)

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 54,620 - 66,757; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Secondary Teacher (Math ELL) in Elgin, Illinois. The role focuses on providing high-quality instruction and engaging students in collaborative learning environments. A Bachelor's degree and an appropriate Educator License are required. The position is full-time, 10 months, with a starting salary of $60,689. The ideal candidate should possess collaboration skills, critical thinking, and strong organizational abilities. Professional development opportunities will be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Appropriate Educator License (PEL, ELS-CTE) with required endorsement(s).
• Experience working with students in a school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages students in learning through well-designed activities and discussions.
• Prepares evidence of lesson plans and assessments.
• Maintains a safe and respectful classroom environment.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Creativity

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Appropriate Educator License (PEL, ELS-CTE)

Job description

TEACHER MATH ELL (0.8 MATH ML GR 8/ 0.2 MATH GR 6) JobID: 44677

• Date Posted: 5/4/2026
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

Position / Title: Secondary Teacher Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location:TBD

Work Days: 184 Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 3/2/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

School District U-46 Secondary Teachers work to ensure all U-46 students have access to high quality, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction. They are relentless in their pursuit of planning lessons in alignment to grade level standards; engaging students in texts and tasks that require collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking; and providing regular and ongoing feedback to support growth and proficiency for all students. U-46 Secondary Teachers also value their own professional growth and engage in ongoing professional learning and seek feedback to continuously improve their practice.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Strives to implement by the performance of job responsibilities the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Provides students with clarity of instructional purpose and delivers content accurately.
• Creates an environment that is safe, respectful, supportive, and challenging as well as conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and needs of the students.
• Develops classroom routines and procedures with students to ensure effective management and collective ownership of the classroom environment.
• Engages students in important learning through well-designed activities, questions, and discussion that invite higher-order thinking, develop reasoning skills, and create the opportunity to engage thoughtfully with others' thinking and ideas.
• Provides equitable access to rigorous content for all students.
• Formatively and summatively assesses students and provides regular daily feedback as well as formal progress reports.
• Actively participates in continuous professional learning opportunities through an inquiry-based, growth focused, and results-oriented approach to professional engagement.
• Collaborates with colleagues frequently to improve and share practice.
• Adheres to the published policies and procedures distributed by the district.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes and/or performs or provides assigned duties and services in the locations and times designated.
• Works professionally and cooperatively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with specialized needs.
• Prepares for assigned tasks and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by laws and district policy.
• Assists the administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes and/or provides assigned duties and services in the locations and at the times designated including: in-person instruction, hybrid instruction, asynchronous and/or synchronous instruction.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Appropriate Educator License (PEL, ELS-CTE) with required endorsement(s).

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience working with students in a school setting is preferred. Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team that is collaborative, student-centered, and results-driven.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge in fundamental principles of teacher and learning.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate professionalism by managing time effectively, working with various stakeholders, and engaging in continuous learning.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift/carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Stooping, bending, reaching and working at a student's level when necessary.
• Must work indoors and outdoors.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10-month position (184 days).
• Salary starting at $60,689 and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Postings current as of 5/17/2026 7:08:42 AM CST.