Teacher Mathematics

Holyoke, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

The Holyoke Public Schools (HPS) is committed to ensuring a high-quality education for all. We have invested in recruiting and retaining diverse top-quality educators who inspire bold thinking recognize student potential and encourage all students to work towards their Holyoke we are committed to becoming an anti-racist district by focusing on:

Anti-Racism Training for All Staff Members
Policy Review and Revision
Facilitating School Visits Through an Equity Lens
Establishing the Holyoke Race and Equity Team
Establishing Equity Indicators for Accountability of HPS Employees Students and Partners

We know that students do their best when they pursue their passions so we have designed multiple pathways where all students graduate prepared to excel in college career and community leadership. Holyoke Public Schools (HPS) serves 5400 students (of which over 80% are Latinx) in 13 schools and employs nearly 1500 people. The District was placed into receivership by the State of Massachusetts in Spring 2015 because of struggling performance and has since implemented aTurnaround Planthat has led to expanded choice programs (such as dual language STEM and early college) and new opportunities for students to explore the arts sports sciences and local and world cultures. Since 2015 the District has experienced numerousaccomplishmentsfor instance:

doubling access to PreK programming
10-point graduation rate increase
85 percent increase in access to early college programming
13-point increase (to 26%) teachers of color

Job description:

Deliver STEM-oriented instruction through project-based learning methods that involves the Engineering Design Process.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques instructional media and performance assessments which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning.
Uses technology to promote learning creativity and collaboration.
Works directly with school administrators and staff in the development implementation and evaluation of STEM initiatives and curriculum.
Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons curricular units and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law.
Recognizes the special needs of students with learning disabilities seeks the assistance of specialists as needed and/or required and makes appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodation within the classroom.
Builds effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and is available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
Teaches students to work collaboratively to solve problems and to think logically and creatively.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Maintains a strong regular personal attendance record.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree
Ability to develop Early Literacy Skills
Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
Experience working in an urban setting preferred
Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
Ability to read interpret and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Required license(s):

Mathematics 5-8 General Science 5-8 or any applicable Science license with SEI Endorsement; second licensure in ESL or Moderate Disabilities preferred.

DISTRICT OVERVIEWThe Holyoke Public Schools (HPS) is committed to ensuring a high-quality education for all. We have invested in recruiting and retaining diverse top-quality educators who inspire bold thinking recognize student potential and encourage all students to work towards their Holyoke we a...

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Anti-Racism Training for All Staff Members
Policy Review and Revision
Facilitating School Visits Through an Equity Lens
Establishing the Holyoke Race and Equity Team
Establishing Equity Indicators for Accountability of HPS Employees Students and Partners

doubling access to PreK programming
10-point graduation rate increase
85 percent increase in access to early college programming
13-point increase (to 26%) teachers of color

Job description:

Deliver STEM-oriented instruction through project-based learning methods that involves the Engineering Design Process.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques instructional media and performance assessments which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning.
Uses technology to promote learning creativity and collaboration.
Works directly with school administrators and staff in the development implementation and evaluation of STEM initiatives and curriculum.
Creates a classroom that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons curricular units and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law.
Recognizes the special needs of students with learning disabilities seeks the assistance of specialists as needed and/or required and makes appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodation within the classroom.
Builds effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and is available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
Teaches students to work collaboratively to solve problems and to think logically and creatively.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Maintains a strong regular personal attendance record.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree
Ability to develop Early Literacy Skills
Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students
Experience working in an urban setting preferred
Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
Ability to read interpret and apply student performance data to instructional planning and execution
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent teamwork skills
Bilingual applicants (Spanish) strongly encouraged to apply

Required license(s):

Mathematics 5-8 General Science 5-8 or any applicable Science license with SEI Endorsement; second licensure in ESL or Moderate Disabilities preferred.