High School Math Teacher

High School Math Teacher

The American Dream School is seeking a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) motivated, goal-oriented Math Teacher. Our Math department seeks to introduce students to scientific thinking, equipping them with the knowledge as well as analytical and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for further studies at the college level. We aim to equip students to be responsible citizens in a world shaped by science. We challenge students to gain a genuine understanding and enjoyment of science including its application in real-life situations.

Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTIONAL

• Implement and support in the development of a rigorous cutting edge Math program that develops scholars as problem solvers and analytical thinkers.

• Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core-aligned American Dream curriculum

• Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement American Dream’s behavior management system with consistency

• Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards using Illuminate Education, our assessment platform.

• Implement a co-teaching model consistently to best support student learning needs.

• Promotes a sense of urgency in learning

• Assist in the distribution, collection, and grading of tests and homework assignments

• Create meaningful interim assessments that will help drive instruction and prepare students for success on the Regents Exam

• Maintain accurate records and create reports

• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom

• Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

• Prepare reports on student academic performance for staff and/or administrators

• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups

• Create annual goal for students’ IEP

• Implement and track the progress of annual goals of students’ IEPs as it pertains to your content area

• Write progress reports (Present levels of Performance) for students as requested

• Participate in yearly IEP conferences

• Establish appropriate goals and implement modifications for each student, as needed

OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach one section of an elective course, credit recovery or serve as an advisor for a student club

• Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual Teacher Academy

• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems

• Supervise and manage students in all spaces and during transitions, upholding ADS core values, rules, and policies

• Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material

• Assist with breakfast/lunch duties, as needed

• Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues

• Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties, responsibilities, and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues

• Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work

• Engage in a minimum of two peer observations per month and provide written feedback

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must provide confirmation they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated.

• Bilingual Spanish/English

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field, Master's preferred

• New York State Teaching Certification 7-12 or Special Education 7-12 is required

• Strong organizational, data tracking, and analysis skills

• Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy

• Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you NYS TEACH Certified?
• Are you fully COVID-19 vaccinated?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Preferred)

Work Location: One location