Middle/High School Math Teacher

Lowell School District

Position Opening

Math Teacher

STARTING DATE

August25 2025

WORK YEAR

193 Day contract

BASE SALARY

$

Based on educationand experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until filled

THE POSITION

The Lowell School Districtseeks an outstanding highly qualifiedmath teacher for Lowell Jr/Sr High School

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lowell School District is a progressive studentcentered district with goals to improve opportunities for students in math science and engineering. We believe that education is the door to opportunity. Our goal is to ensure all students are college and/or career ready. Teachers in our district enjoy small class sizes excellent professional development opportunities a collegial environment and a supportive community.

The math position includesteaching in grades 78 andhigh school algebra geometry and algebra topics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity through Common Core State Standards alignment to reshape the math curriculum along with other Lane County math specialists. The chosen candidate will have certification to be able to teach these math areas.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The teacher plans for student success based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each students current knowledge and skill level set student learning goals and assess student progress. As part of the planning process the teacher leads or assists in identifying and in complying with teaching and learning and student accommodation requirements under Individual Education Plans (IEP).
   2. The teacher works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers support staff multidisciplinary teams and others as appropriate in addressing the needs of students and developing effective teaching and learning practices. Through collaborative practices the teacher provides appropriate consultation and interventions for students at risk and facilitates the identification of students for Special Education when appropriate.
   3. The teacher regularly conducts planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional practice (content goals assessment reteaching etc.) and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice.
   4. The teacher maintains and provides reasonable and meaningful student grading progress monitoring and evaluation consistent with school and district policy and regularly and effectively communicates such information to students and parents.
   5. The teacher integrates district approved and/or required technology into planning learning progress reporting and required recordkeeping activities including the preparation of IEPs.
   6. The teacher creates communicates and maintains classroom management practices that effectively engage students in the learning process.
   7. The teacher facilitates and/or participates at least annually with IEP team to review student progress and to evaluate the appropriateness of the Individualized Education Program.
   8. The teacher facilitates and/or participates at least every three years with the IEP team to reevaluate all students with disabilities in order to determine if student remains eligible for services.
   9. The teacher designs and implements record keeping and communication procedures to ensure that information gathered to identify and evaluate students is kept confidential.
   10. The teacher provides training and ongoing support to assigned support staff within their classroom or program to include strategies techniques and resources deemed appropriate in a students behavior support plan and/or instructional plan.
   11. The teacher actively participates in staff academic team child study team inservice and curriculum meetings.
   12. The teacher is constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engages an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when appropriate.
   13. The teacher will establish a professional growth plan and annually review the plan and progress with the administrator.
   14. The teacher will perform such other duties and responsibilities as are assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The Applicant Must:

• Have anOregon Teaching License to teachmath in grades 712.
• Collaborativelyplan and implement an effective evidencedbasedprogramthat aligns with other gradesCommon Core State Standards and district goals.
• Provideinstruction and guide the student learning process toward the achievement of clearly identified learning objectives that meet the needs interests and ability of the students.
• Assessstudent learningand adjustinstruction on a regular basis to meet the demonstrated needs of the students.
• Be able to model Smarter Balanced summative assessment.
• Maintaina classroom environment conducive to student learning.
• Have high expectations for students academically behaviorally andindividually.
• Have excellentcommunication and interpersonalskillsbetweenadministration staff parents students and thecommunity.
• Have knowledge about the role of the classroom teacher in executing individual student plans including IEPsand 504s.
• Be organized and flexible.
• Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development.
• Participate on schoollevel teams that analyze student data and make decisions about appropriate instructional supports to enhance student learning.
• Have an understanding of student engagement strategies and effective lesson design.
• Be able to use technology in the classroom and the workplace.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or superintendent.

SALARY

• Will be determined by terms of the current negotiated agreement.
• The amount due under the contract will be prorated monthly in accordance with district policy.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

TO APPLY:

• Letter of interest stating your qualities and reasons for seeking this position
• Application
• Current resume
• Copy of Oregon Teaching license
• Copy of transcripts (may be unofficial)
• Three current letters of reference from current and previous evaluators

Online application accepted through the district website: .

If you have questions please contact Michelle Stephens at 541.937.5095 or email at

The Lowell School district complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender or disability.

The Lowell School Districts policy is to provideveterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law. Applicants requesting veterans preference must provide certification of eligibility for preference in addition to other requested materials.