Mathematics Teacher, 1 Yr Position

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200•Oak Park, IL

About The Position

Oak Park and River Forest High School seeks a Mathematics Teacher to plan and facilitate student-centered mathematics learning. The Math division aims to deepen students’ understanding and appreciation of mathematics while building critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills so students can succeed as lifelong learners in a global society. The position begins August 20, 2026, and is a full-time, 10-month appointment on a 183-day teacher calendar. The teacher reports to the Mathematics Division Head. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with the district mathematics curriculum, Common Core Standards, and the Common Core Eight Mathematical Practices. The role includes differentiating instruction, assessing and monitoring student progress, communicating with students and families, collaborating with colleagues and support staff, and contributing to curriculum, school improvement, and professional development. The teacher is expected to foster a safe, supportive, inclusive learning environment, hold high expectations for all students, and support the school’s policies and objectives. OPRF is a comprehensive public high school in Oak Park, Illinois, serving a diverse community. The school emphasizes student voice and seeks to close opportunity gaps for students of color and other under-represented groups. The work is usually conducted indoors, with a generally low noise level that may occasionally be moderate. The role may include supervising student teachers and/or teaching assistants.

Requirements

Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License with a Mathematics endorsement.
Commitment to equity and to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, including correspondence in print or electronic formats.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the school community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal or written form.
Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

ESL endorsement.
Computer Science endorsement.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach the district mathematics curriculum aligned with the Common Core Standards and develop lessons and goals that meet district expectations.
Provide instruction incorporating the Common Core Eight Mathematical Practices.
Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources to address individual student needs and varying levels of progress.
Conduct formal and informal assessments, administer standardized assessments as directed, interpret assessment data, and monitor student progress.
Maintain records of student work and develop intervention strategies to support student success and growth.
Communicate with students and parents, verbally and in writing, about student progress and achievement.
Collaborate with departmental teachers, support teachers, teacher assistants, and other staff to plan equitable instruction and address student modifications, adaptations, learning issues, and interventions.
Assign work, instructions, or lessons to substitutes and/or student teachers.
Participate in building and district teams or committees, staff development, school improvement activities, and events outside the regularly scheduled workday, such as orientation, open houses, conferences, and division meetings.
Set clear classroom expectations and manage the classroom and school environment using positive behavioral supports and interventions as needed.
Establish a safe learning environment and inform students of safety concerns in laboratory situations, supervising them to ensure their safety.
Model and encourage behaviors that support students’ social, emotional, and physical development.
Enforce and support school policies, philosophies, and objectives with students and parents.
Plan and incorporate best practices and new strategies, and collaborate with staff to plan, modify, enhance, and implement curriculum and district objectives.
Maintain professional relations with colleagues and perform other related duties as assigned.