HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

Description

Reports to:  Principal

Supervises: None

Employment Status:  Regular Full-time

 
JOB PURPOSE:  The role is responsible for delivering a rigorous blended learning academic environment for our youth.  One that sets high expectations, data-driven, and effectively blends individualized online curriculum with student-centered project-based learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach approximately six periods, as directed by the principal.
• Plan and deliver engaging, rigorous lessons, according to students’ needs and the provided curriculum, where applicable.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and organized learning environment.
• Update grade book on a weekly basis.
• Inform students and families about students’ progress.
• Implement school-wide student management policies within classroom.
• Actively participate in all teams, including grade level, content team, and other teams as designated by the principal.
• Make parental contact by phone and/or conduct home visits when necessary.
• Attend parent meetings and conferences.
• Chaperone local and out-of-state field trip.
• Conduct morning, lunch, and afternoon duties during assigned times.
• Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Partner with YDS for the individualized coordination of school-wide programs and services for each student (i.e.  tutoring, mentoring, parental engagement, workforce development, and post-secondary educational plans, etc.);
• Demonstrate knowledge and support of Schools’ mission, values, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality           standards, and code of ethical behavior.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, local board policies, administrative guidelines, and the CT Educators’ Code of Ethics.
• Serve as appropriate role model for school’s colleagues, students, staff, and parents.
• Conduct self in a professional manner during all school meetings.
• Accomplish tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution.
• CT High School teacher certification/license: Math certifications is required.
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of the school
• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team
• Dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional
• Belief that every student can and will achieve in your class
• Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once
• Detail-oriented and self-directed
• Initiator, problem-solver, and creative thinker
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

 Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty.
• Some light manual labor.
• Endure inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety.

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000