Math Teacher - High School - Anticipated
Math Teacher - High School - Anticipated
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Job Description
Department:Mathematics
FLSA Status(Exempt/Nonexempt):Exempt; Unit A
Reports to:Mathematics Department Head/ Principal
In compliance with state and federal laws newton public schools is committed to equity antiracism anda nondiscrimination policyfor students employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individuals qualifications and achievements without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age pregnancy gender identity genetic information national origin ancestry homelessness physical or mental disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
SUMMARY:
The Mathematics Teacher is responsible for planning organizing developing and conducting a comprehensive mathematics instructional program for high school students in grades 912 which includes the development of content knowledge and skills as well as mathematical practices. Newton North offers courses in Integrated Math 1 Math 2 Math 3 Calculus Statistics Data Science and Computer Science. Full time Math teachers at Newton North teach four classes at a variety of levels and at this time are seeking applicants with diverse experiences and/or a willingness to diversify their experience.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Mathematics or a closely related field that includes advanced coursework in mathematics
- Appropriate DESE teaching license
- Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to use technology effectively
Desired Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Mathematics Education
- At least one year of teaching experience teaching high school math
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):
- Design and implement curriculum and instruction that supports the school and districtwide goals of culturally responsive instruction and universally designed learning
- Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable outcomes
- Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socioeconomic levels and
cultural backgrounds
Use a wide variety of teaching techniques to support student learning
Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs and 504s) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students
Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress to modify further instruction and to implement appropriate intervention and support.
Consult and implement strategies from the schools BCAP (Building Curriculum Accommodation Plan) in order to provide students with appropriate supports
Use a computer and related online web applications as well as other technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom
Provide students with support (remediation and enrichment) using a variety of strategies
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum lesson and assessment design
Participate actively in faculty department and team meetings
Set professional development goals and plans participate in professional development activities that promote reflection and growth.
Communicate effectively with students colleagues parents and the community
Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
Demonstrate consistency reliability and punctuality with attendance for supervision and instruction of the students and collaboration with colleagues
Use an online learning management system to post important materials/information about courses
Implement other job related duties as needed.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Work Environment:
- Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day however there may be occasions for afterschool meetings (ex: Back to School Night). Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to walk stand sit talk and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend stoop crouch and/or kneel.
- Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Employment Type
Full-Time
