Math Teacher
Company: Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter S
Location: Bronx
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
MATH TEACHER
Classification
Non- Exempt, 10-Month Employee
Reports to
High School Assistant Principal and Math Lead Department
Teacher
Primary Function
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is seeking
certified and experienced Math teachers to provide instruction to
our middle and high school students. Under the general supervision
of the Assistant Principal, Math teachers work collaboratively with
other teachers within their department and across other content
areas.
Desired Qualifications
- NYS certification in Mathematics required
- At least 2 years prior teaching experience in middle/high
school preferred
- Demonstrated success working in non-traditional and/or urban
school settings
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with educational technology (SMARTBoard, student
laptops, etc.)
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally
Responsibilities
1. Content Knowledge and Planning
- Exhibit an understanding of and skills relevant to the subject
area(s) taught
- Demonstrate an ability to make topics and activities meaningful
and relevant to each student
- Integrate available technology resources compatible with
students' needs and abilities
- Develop lesson plans that are clear, logical, and sequential
using Understanding by Design principles
- Plan with the appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate
instruction to meet the needs of all students
2. Instructional Strategies
- Link present content/skills with past and future learning
experiences
- Effectively use various instructional strategies (e.g.,
modeling, cooperative learning, collaboration, and reading and
writing in the content areas) to differentiate learning for all
students
- Effectively use questioning strategies to engage students and
promote learning
- Monitor students' understanding of the lesson and adjusts
teaching when appropriate
- Maximize student learning by providing opportunities for all
learners to participate actively and successfully
- Explain content and demonstrates skills in a variety of ways to
meet the needs of all students
- Hold each learner individually responsible for learning
3. Assessment
- Use results of a variety of assessments to monitor and modify
instruction as needed
- Effectively use both teacher-made and standardized tests, as
appropriate, to measure student performance
- Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment
- Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress to make
effective instructional decisions
- Continuously monitor students' progress before, during, and
after instruction, and provides meaningful feedback
- Demonstrate competence in the use of acceptable
grading/ranking/scoring practices in recording and reporting
student achievement
4. Student Communication and Rapport
- Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written
communication
- Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures
for the lesson to the students
- Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect and active listening
- Model concern for students' emotional and physical well being
- Seek and maintains positive interactions with students in all
school settings
- Seek information about student interests and opinions
5. Classroom Management
- Enforce the school's student behavior policy
- Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and
parents
- Actively monitor student behavior and provides feedback in a
constructive manner to students and parents
- Create a physical setting and establishes routines that promote
learning and minimize disruption
- Structure transitions in an efficient and constructive manner
- Manage emergency situations, as they occur, in school
settings
6. Professional Demeanor and Development
- Maintain a professional appearance and deportment.
- Interact with colleagues and students in an ethical and
professional manner.
- Carry out duties in accordance with established policies,
practices, and regulations.
- Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and
problems, and maintains confidentiality.
- Complete all classroom and school assignments and
responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
- Participate in professional growth activities including
conferences, workshops, course work and committees or membership in
professional organizations.
- Explore and apply knowledge and information about new or
improved methods of instruction and related issues.
- Identify areas of personal strength and weakness and seeks the
improvement of skills and professional performance.
7. School Community and Culture
- Initiate communication with parents or guardians concerning
student progress or problems in a timely manner.
- Respond promptly to parental concerns and encourages parental
involvement within the school.
- Interact with parents and the community by providing useful
information regarding the school.
- Work cooperatively with community members in carrying our
school and community-sponsored functions.
- Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, sharing
teaching insights, and coordinating student learning.
- Serve on school committees and supports school activities.
- Contribute to the development of the profession by serving as a
teacher, mentor, peer coach, and/or supervisor to practicing
teachers, student teachers, or interns.
- Support school goals and initiatives.
Skills and Abilities
- Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive teaching
and instruction program
- Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for
pupils from a wide range of achievement levels
- Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of
pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and
educational programs
- Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
- Perform research and development activities pertaining to
curriculum and instructional programs
- Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
- Work effectively with staff, students, and public
- Make independent decisions
- Work autonomously within school established guidelines and
policies
- Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines, manage
multiple tasks
- Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills
- Direct and instruct others
- Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work
setting
- Knowledge or ability to use SIS (student information systems)
or online learning platforms (Schoology, Google Classroom,
PowerSchool, and Canvas)
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to talk and hear. This position is very active and
requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching,
and climbing. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time 10-month position. The regular hours and
workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in addition
to any special events to which all staff is expected to attend.
Travel
Minimum to no travel required
EEO Statement
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School provides
equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and
training.
Keywords: Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter S, New Rochelle , Math Teacher, Education / Teaching , Bronx, New York
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