MATHEMATICS TEACHER HIGH SCHOOL
The purpose of this position is to have an individual who will teach students in Grades 912 in the field of Mathematics.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants must forward cover letter resume transcripts proof of MA DESE license and SEI Endorsement as well as three current letters of recommendation
Education Training and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Education for the grade(s) and subject(s) assigned.
- Demonstrated subject matter competence highly qualified in the area of licensure.
Curriculum Planning and Assessment:
- Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the high school mathematics common core standards and mathematical practices.
- Designs standardsbased lessons with challenging and measureable objectives.
- Provides a studentcentered environment in each class taught.
- Effectively integrates technology into the curriculum.
- Designs and administers a variety of assessments to measure student learning.
- Individually and with colleagues organizes and analyzes results from assessments and uses findings to adjust instruction.
Teaching All Students:
- Promotion of high standards and expectations for student proficiency.
- Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity.
- Create and maintain a safe physical and intellectual environment for students.
- Provide opportunities for students to work collaboratively in groups.
Family and Community Engagement:
- Regularly uses twoway communication with families about student performance and learning.
- Communicates respectfully with parents and demonstrates understanding of and sensitivity to different families home language culture and values.
- Updates parents on curriculum throughout the year and suggests strategies for supporting learning at school and home.
Professional Culture:
- Effectively collaborates with colleagues in developing units examining student work analyzing student performance and planning interventions.
- Continuously participates in professional development to improve teaching practice.
Supervision:
Supervision Scope:
Supervises students and evaluates their achievement.
Supervision Given and Received:
Supervised by principal and/or director.
NonDiscrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion disability national origin gender gender identity or sexual orientation.