MATHEMATICS TEACHER, LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE

Position Purpose

Great Valley School District seeks a long-term substitute Middle School Mathematics teacher for the remainder of the 2024-2025 academic year to join a department committed to academic excellence and promoting a joy of mathematics. Successful candidates must embrace student-centered pedagogy, model curiosity and a willingness to grow professionally, and exhibit a desire to build positive and meaningful relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.


Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Creates engaging and rigorous lessons that develop conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application of skills.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment characterized by inquiry, exploration, and student engagement.
• Administers mathematics curriculum consistent with school district goals, objectives, and instructional framework.
• Promotes creative thinking, problem solving, and perseverance for all students.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse math learners’ needs, including multi-lingual learners.
• Creates appropriate enrichment and remediation activities for all students utilizing small group instruction and a centers-based approach.
• Collaborates with other math teachers and instructional coaches on curriculum planning, best instructional practices, and assessments.
• Maintains a growth mindset and is committed to ongoing professional development for continuous improvement.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with Illustrative Mathematics or a problem-based resource is preferred but not required.
• Deep knowledge of current pedagogical practice.
• Demonstrate a reflective and solutions-oriented disposition during problem-solving opportunities, collaboration with colleagues, team leaders, and school leadership to improve instructional, cultural, and leadership systems and structures.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Effectively integrates technology into the math classroom to enhance learning. Experience with the following tools recommended but not required; Microsoft Class Notebook, Canvas, and Desmos.
• Strong organizational, planning and record keeping skills.
• Positive mindset and drive for personal excellence.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

To apply, please complete the online application, submit a letter of interest, resume, three current letters of reference (one must be from a direct supervisor), PA Mathematics Certificate (6-9 or 7-12), unofficial transcripts, and current Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, and an Act 24 (PDE 6004 Form) clearances.


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