High School Mathematics:Algebra II and Geometry
About The Position
A mathematics instructor at Notre Dame de Sion High School provides high quality, innovative, and rigorous math instruction and is instrumental in our school goal to develop students who are well-rounded, faith-filled citizens and servant leaders. This is accomplished in an atmosphere of love, respect, hopefulness, openness, and by building connections through relationships. Sion educators are: Confident Practitioners who empower students for success by structuring, adapting, and delivering intentionally planned lessons that encompass the objectives and engage a diverse learning community. Growth-Minded Learners: who seek and share knowledge, accept challenges, and take risks to become an expert in their field, acknowledging failure as a learning opportunity. Inclusive Community Builders who cultivate a welcoming environment, fosters meaningful relationships, and communicates effectively through authentic dialogue.
Requirements
- Knowledge and understanding of and commitment to the Sion mission.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or related subject matter.
- Knowledge of best practices in instruction and curricular design for mathematics, including design thinking, experiential learning, modeling, authentic assessment, and standards-based curriculum development.
- Deep understanding of the specific needs of adolescent girl development, including social emotional needs.
- Demonstrated classroom management and facilitative skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with students, parents, faculty and staff.
- Flexibility in working with a variety of faculty across the divisions on faculty committees.
- Ability to set goals and accept professional feedback.
- Must demonstrate competency with school related technology.
- Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) or other accrediting agencies.
Nice To Haves
- Special consideration given to candidates with Master’s degrees in subject area with the ability to teach dual high school/college courses.
Responsibilities
- Effectively integrates professional standards of Math education, into everyday classroom instruction and curriculum design.
- Prepares and implements lesson plans for such instruction.
- Collaborates with faculty in all disciplines with an eye towards providing interdisciplinary opportunities.
- Employ a variety of progressive educational strategies that make learning engaging, experiential, productive, and enriching.
- Incorporates the skills from the Sion Success Outcomes into Math curriculum.
- Creates and teaches a two-week, place based, experiential learning course as a part of Sion's Deep Dive programming.
- Utilizes ACT data to inform instruction and improve student learning.
- Works with the Math Instructional Leader, Academic Directors, and Principal towards the continual refinement and improvement of the Math program.
- Map curriculum to ACT Standards and Sion Success Outcomes.
- Participates in general duties such as study hall supervision, class coverage for absent teachers, and supervision at after school events (i.e. dances, athletics).
- Maintains current attendance and student records.
- Attends all required professional development, faculty and staff meetings, parent meetings, and any special meeting(s) requested by the administration.
- Continues personal and professional development conferences and other development opportunities to ensure that teaching practices remain current.
- Assists with other projects, programs and planning as assigned by the High School Principal.
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Job Type
Full-time
