Math Teacher, Wydown Middle School

The School District of Clayton is seeking a Math teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Wydown Middle School. The successful candidate will have an academic background in mathematics. Math teachers guide students to see the interconnectedness and application of the mathematics topics they study.

Our district values the ability to work with diverse students and colleagues; success in creating inclusive classrooms; and experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.

The Successful Candidate:

• Possesses knowledgeabout middle school philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents and will be able to present the curriculum using a problem-centered approach
• Demonstrates appropriate long and short term preparation for classroom instruction
• Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques strategies materials and technology to maximize the learning of each child individually and in group settings
• Assesses student progress provides students and parents with specific feedback and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed
• Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge
• Takes responsibility for teaching the District curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents
• Demonstrates an understanding of how knowledge in their subject areas is created organized and linked to other disciplines and life experiences
• Keeps abreast of current developments in their field and continues to deepen their understanding of their discipline(s)
• Establishes and maintains a functional attractive orderly and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community

Education: Bachelors Degree required. Major or Minor in content area preferred. Masters Degree preferred. The successful candidate must be proficient at the Algebra II level. An assessment will be given to ensure proficiency.

Certification: Missouri teacher certification with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.

Experience:Preferred.

Compensation:Highly-competitive salary.

Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status:Exempt Professional Exemption-Teacher.

Work Calendar: 192 day calendar.

To be considered as a candidate you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application; uploading your cover letter resume transcripts and listing three current references with contact information.

TIMELINE*

• Posting Dates: 4/10 - 4/26
• A SparkHire interview will be sent to all new applicants

• First Round Interviews: 4/30 and 5/1

• Lesson/Debrief: 5/7

• Panel Interview: 5/13

*Search timeline is subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the School District of Clayton not to discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin ancestry disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure

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