High School Math Teacher (FT or PT)

Math Teacher (US)

The teacher will provide opportunities for maximum student development and growth through developmentally appropriate learning experiences. The teacher will design and implement a wide variety of instructional strategies that will accommodate various abilities and skills in accordance with the school curriculum. This is a full-time position teaching five academic classes and an Advisory.  After-school opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

• Design coursework that includes project-based, student initiative-driven units and labs, incorporates hands-on learning and out-of-the-box thinking. 

• Track student performance; evaluate programs and student progress (conferences, written evaluation, and written daily correspondence).

• Effectively adapt teaching methods, instructional materials, and learning opportunities to meet students' varying needs and interests.

• Instruct and encourage individual students; establish goals for individualized students and small groups.

• Implement and model the school’s social curriculum (Levels System/Community Structure) with a strong emphasis on community.

• Assess student progress through observations, assignments, and assessments, and communicate and collaborate with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators regarding students' progress.

• Maintain accurate and complete student records.

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Participate in student extra-curricular activities, such as sponsorship of clubs, involvement in after-school student activities, and chaperoning student events.

• Manage the class and ensure engagement and discipline.

• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.

• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory equipment, materials, and supplies.

• Additional duties as assigned by the administration.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably a Masters); a minimum of 3 years teaching experience 

• A Special Education degree or endorsement is also a plus.

• Experience teaching students with learning disabilities and an understanding of different learning styles and skill levels 

• Highly creative, flexible, innovative teaching style that engages all types of learners. 

• Ability and desire to be a team player and be able to build positive working relationships with colleagues.

• Ability to develop positive rapport with students.

• Superior communication skills (both written and oral) and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals regularly

• Demonstrate computer literacy and proficiency (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email, Internet, presentation software, and online grade book programs).  Experience with Smart Board and FACTS (Ren Web or another learning management system) technology; must have a working knowledge of Google Classroom and its applications (Documents, Slides, Sites, etc.)