Math Teacher

Oakmont Education•Cleveland, OH

26d

About The Position

A High School Math Teacher is responsible for students’ academic development, well-being, and safety, and contributes to the overall success of the school. The role includes ongoing, job-embedded professional development to support personal and professional growth and student success. The teacher plans and delivers math instruction aligned with applicable state standards, manages the classroom, uses assessment data to guide instruction, and creates a supportive, engaging learning environment. The teacher collaborates with colleagues, students, families, and school staff, and participates in school-wide planning and decision-making. The work is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The employee may be required to deal with students with behavioral risks. Usual physical demands include some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified employees with disabilities, provided they can perform the essential functions without undue hardship to the organization or other employees. The position receives occasional, minimal guidance while following established work methods and has no direct reports.

Requirements

Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and building a strong, mission-driven organization.
Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving academic goals.
Commitment to continued personal and professional growth and to the company’s mission, vision, and growth.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Effective organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all stakeholders.
Passion for working with and teaching youth from varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds and levels.
Proficiency in the use of technology.
Bachelor’s degree in Education (listed as preferred).
Certification or licensure in the appropriate teaching area (listed as preferred).
Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status in the teaching assignment (listed as preferred).

Nice To Haves

Experience with coding and computer science.
Experience with personalized student advising and motivation skills.
Proven effective classroom instructional and management skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare instructional lesson plans for math courses aligned to applicable state standards.
Implement the Instructional Framework with fidelity and real-world relevance.
Teach subjects according to the school’s course of study or as assigned.
Manage day-to-day classroom work and ensure students’ safety and welfare during on-site and off-site activities.
Create and maintain a caring, supportive, purposeful, and stimulating learning environment.
Maintain accurate student records, including grade books, report cards, lesson plans, attendance, and behavior or discipline records.
Use data and assessment to guide instruction.
Maintain confidentiality concerning student information and professional matters.
Work with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
Use advanced classroom management techniques and maintain good order and discipline.
Collaborate with colleagues and build positive working relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Use company-provided computers and other technology to support student learning.
Adapt and enrich the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools to engage students.
Develop learning experiences that teach students to apply learning to real-world problems.
Provide opportunities for student participation in activities outside the classroom, such as student organizations, physical activities, and service learning.
Ensure high standards of achievement for all students and promote an orderly, motivational, and aspirational school culture.
Set clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenge and high expectations.
Organize and manage groups or individual pupils, differentiating instruction to reflect varied learning needs and abilities.
Ensure effective use of classroom support staff, including parent helpers.
Participate in required meetings.
Contribute to school-wide decisions about policies, programs of study, teaching materials, resources, teaching methods, and pastoral arrangements.
Perform other duties as assigned.