1.0 FTE High School Mathematics Teacher (2026-2027 only)

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) temporary position for the 2026-2027 school year, covering a leave of absence for a High School Mathematics Teacher. The role involves teaching a full course load of 4 math classes, likely including Math 2 (Geometry and Probability) and Math 3 (Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Statistics). The teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering instruction, creating a conducive learning environment, assessing student progress, and maintaining accurate records. The position is for a 184-day work year, with a start date of August 31, 2026, and will conclude at the end of the 26-27 school year. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement, though the FY26 salary scale may be subject to change based on negotiations.

Requirements

Massachusetts DESE teaching license in either Math 9-12 or Math 8-12.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must possess a high level of capability with technology.
Must be able to assist in the protection of students and school property.
Must be able to assist the principal in fire and other emergency drills as required by law and School Committee policy.

Responsibilities

Covers the full-time position and responsibilities of a Mathematics Teacher who is on a full-year leave of absence.
Teaches a full course load of 4 math classes, most likely to be Math 2 (Geometry and Probability) and Math 3 (Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Statistics).
Meets and instructs high school students in mathematics during assigned class time and in the locations and at designated times.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms and as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads and principals assists in the evaluation of their job performance.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Teaches pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the School Committee and other appropriate learning activities.
Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
All other duties as assigned.