Long-Term Substitute Middle School Math

The Middle School Math Teacher is responsible for designing and delivering developmentally responsive mathematics instruction for students in grades 68 within a specialized learning environment serving students with learning differences. Instruction is diagnostic individualized and grounded in conceptual understanding and evidence-based practice.

The Middle School years represent a critical period of cognitive social and emotional growth. The Math Teacher creates a structured and predictable learning environment that builds foundational numeracy and mathematical reasoning while strengthening executive functioning organization and academic confidence. The teacher serves as both content expert and mentor guiding students toward increasing independence within a supportive framework.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children as a priority

• Design and deliver differentiated mathematics instruction informed by diagnostic assessment and individual learning profiles
• Build conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas while strengthening computational fluency
• Implement structured instructional routines that support reasoning discourse and problem-solving
• Use formative assessment data to adjust pacing grouping and instructional strategies
• Integrate visual models manipulatives and structured problem-solving frameworks
• Provide scaffolded support with gradual release of responsibility
• Facilitate mathematical discourse through strategies such as Number Talks and structured discussion

Diagnostic and Data-Informed Practice

• Assess student strengths and growth areas using formal and informal measures
• Adjust instruction in response to student performance and learning patterns
• Monitor progress toward individualized student goals
• Maintain accurate documentation of instructional adjustments and student growth
• Collaborate with Student Study Teams and specialists to implement and monitor individualized plans

Executive Function and Student Development

• Explicitly teach executive functioning skills including organization task initiation planning and self-monitoring
• Create consistent classroom structures that support predictability and regulation
• Coach students in productive struggle and academic perseverance
• Support students in developing self-advocacy through modeling and guided practice
• Monitor and respond to social dynamics and emotional regulation needs in developmentally appropriate ways
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with adolescents

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure curricular coherence and vertical alignment
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding student progress and instructional strategies
• Participate in division meetings faculty meetings and professional learning
• Partner with counselors and support staff to address academic and social-emotional needs

Professional Responsibilities

• Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional growth
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards
• Demonstrate commitment to equity belonging and inclusive mathematics instruction
• Supervise students in classrooms transitions and common areas
• Contribute to curriculum development and program improvement

Job Specifications:

Education Experience and Credentials

• Bachelors degree in Mathematics Education or related field required
• Valid teaching license or ability to obtain licensure preferred
• Experience teaching middle school mathematics preferred
• Experience working with students with learning differences strongly preferred
• Training in conceptual mathematics instruction structured intervention or executive function strategies preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of middle school mathematics content and progression
• Knowledge of conceptual mathematics and number sense development
• Understanding of learning differences including dyscalculia dyslexia ADHD and executive functioning challenges
• Ability to differentiate instruction based on diagnostic data
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships with adolescents and families
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement

Core Values in Practice:

As a staff member at GLO you are entrusted to bring these values to life through your daily work:

Authenticity: Engage honestly and transparently in all interactions building trust with students families and teammates. Communicate openly about successes challenges and needs fostering an environment where everyone can grow and contribute.

Collaboration: Actively partner with colleagues across programs and divisions to elevate student outcomes and organizational impact. Share insights celebrate wins and support each other with mutual respect and shared purpose.

Compassion: Embrace the diversity of our community which includes learners learners families staff and faculty by recognizing and valuing individual strengths experiences and perspectives. Approach others with empathy patience and a commitment to creating belonging for all.

Discovery: Seek continuous improvement through curiosity reflection and learning. Innovate within your role and contribute to the evolution of practices that enhance the educational experience for students and colleagues alike.

Tenacity: Demonstrate resilience and boldness when facing challenges advocating for students and systemic improvements. Persist with purpose even when the work is difficult always driving toward solutions rooted in research and compassion.

We expect every team member to model these values by fostering a culture that is inclusive supportive and courageous. Staff are encouraged to take initiative contribute to collaborative problem-solving and hold each other accountable to the highest standards of integrity professionalism and care. When we embody GLOs values together we create the kind of community where everyone can thrive.

Physical Requirements Necessary to Perform This Job

Incumbent must be able to:

• Hear speak and effectively communicate in the English language including following oral and written instructions in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization
• Sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer and in meetings
• Apply manual dexterity and visual acuity for computer keyboarding and office equipment use and review detailed reports and information
• Move around the school and office or classroom area repeatedly or prolonged times throughout the day.
• Work a flexible schedule including attending and presenting at events and meetings that occur outside of typical work hours as required/scheduled

Tools and Equipment Used

• Must be able to use computers telephones photocopiers and related office equipment

Work Environment

• The work environment is indoors.
• May occasionally participate in indoor or outdoor off-site student activities for field trips recess etc.

This job description does not necessarily list all the functions or accountabilities of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job descriptions at any time.