Job Description

North Cook Intermediate Service Center

Job Description:
MATH TEACHER

Qualifications:

• Applicants for the Math Teacher at North Cook Young Adult Academy (NCYAA) must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and must have a valid and current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in Math.
• Preference will be given to applicants who possess special competencies that will enhance the quality of the North Cook Young Adult Academy program. These specialized competencies may include multiple Illinois State teaching endorsements and/or experience working in innovative programs with a proven record of success.

Essential Responsibilities:

Interventions:

• Teach Algebra, Geometry, and Middle School Math in a small classroom setting
• Implements the individualized program established for each student in his/her
• Alternative Education Program (AEP)
• Through the use of an approved curriculum, provides instruction in specific skill
• areas to a diverse student population
• Prepares appropriate supplemental instructional materials and experiences which
• will enhance learning opportunities for all students
• Assesses student learning
• Utilizes a variety of teaching techniques/modalities
• Engages students in the learning process
• Professional Responsibilities
• Holds students accountable for their academic performance
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate records, including, but not limited to: a grade
• book, contact log sheets, progress reports, and report cards
• Prepares for and participates in parent/teacher conferences
• Communicate with parents about student progress
• Serves as primary contact for parents of homeroom students
• Attends all staff meetings and professional development seminars
• Fully and consistently adheres to all policies and procedures delineated in the North
• Cook Young Adult Academy Policy Manual and the NCISC Policy Manual
• Fulfills other responsibilities, as assigned by supervisory personnel

Learning Environment:

• Supports fellow staff members
• Assists students in feeling vested in their own learning processes
• Holds students accountable for their behavioral performance
• Assists with behavior management when not teaching classes
• Implements behavior management plans
• Maintains a learning environment (classroom and school)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and see, talk and hear. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly/daily. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read typed or handwritten material. Frequent computer work is required. The noise level in the work
• environment is that of a high school and can be loud when in places like gyms and cafeterias.
• The employee is continuously interacting with students and staff.

Compensation and Terms of Employment:
Compensation for the Math Teacher will be based on the applicant's experience. This is a TRS position.
The NCYAA serves our at-risk youth, their families, and their school districts. The NCYAA family takes great pride in its compassionate academic and social & emotional service to its students and families. The North Cook Young Adult Academy is an equal-opportunity employer.

Application Procedure:
Individuals interested in applying for this position must complete the online application in its entirety and include a personalized cover letter describing the applicant’s skills and reason that they believe that they would be an ideal candidate for this position, resume, and a list of at least three professional references.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Jeremy Paul, Principal
jpaul@ncisc.org
847-803-3707

Job Tags

Full time,

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