Elementary School Math Teacher

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/MathematicsDate Posted:5/28/2026Location:Scarlet Oak SchoolDate Available:09/01/2026Closing Date:06/30/2026District:Arbor Park School District 145ARBOR PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT 145Position: Elementary School Math/Science TeacherReports To: PrincipalJob Description:The educator is the primary instructional delivery person in the classroom. Student achievement and growth are dependent on the work and efforts of the classroom teacher. The position is demanding, varied and complex. The classroom teacher must be a relationship builder, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be well trained in content knowledge and teaching strategiest.Requirements:Illinois Professional Educator LicenseEssential Functions:Knows the grade-level standards and can translate standards into appropriate early elementary school learning tasks, differentiating and sequencing activities as needed based on student-readiness and assessment dataPossesses strong classroom management skills whereby routines and procedures foster respectful interactions, and high levels of student engagement and agencyPlaces equal emphasis on developing students' procedural fluency and conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts in an 80-minute teaching blockWorks with instructional coach and grade-level team to effectively implement the district's math program, Math in Focus; routinely incorporates low-floor/high-ceiling math tasks into classroom practice to formatively assess and develop students' conceptual understanding of math conceptsStructures effective cooperative learning scenarios, allowing students to engage in rich mathematical discourse and problem-solvingAnalyzes formative and summative assessment data to inform future planning; tracks usage data in Dreambox, using it to remediate lagging skills through small group instruction during the daily RtI (Response to Intervention) blockEmbraces the district's Collaborative Problems Solving discipline model, emphasizing student-teacher relationships to develop high-functioning students who engage fully in learningWorks with grade-level team and support staff to effectively accommodate students with health, learning and behavioral needs, adhering to the requirements of an IEP/504Assess each student's progress in math; prepares documents and communicates progress reports to students, parents, and school administrationPerforms basic student attendance accounting and maintains and submits upon request accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulationsPlans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, or other paraprofessionalsTakes part in staff meetings and district meetings as assignedActively supervises students, helping with recess monitoring, bus loading and unloading as directedOther duties as assigned by principalMinimum Expectations:Effective communication skills, both verbal and writtenFlexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal skills; communicates successfully with diverse populations (virtually or in person)Ability to meet deadlines, to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and collaborate with colleagues and coachesKnowledge of district policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies, and child abuse/neglectKnowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and studentsAbility to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staffSalary:Based on placement schedule per the negotiated certified staff contract. PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENTTerm:Position is full time, 7 hours/day, 180 days per school yearBenefits:Full medical, dental and life insurance benefits available with generous board paid portions.