Middle School Math Teacher - Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy - (3 Positions)

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy aims to provide meaningful and engaging learning experiences, leveraging support from families and community stakeholders to grow leaders who will positively impact the world. The academy offers a rigorous, structured academic setting where leaders learn and learners lead, equipping students with the tools to lead within and beyond the school. Believing that all students can learn and deserve a quality educational experience in a safe environment, the academy emphasizes mastery-based learning, a growth-based educational approach, and strength-based instruction. Students will engage in hands-on experiences, real-world investigations, and applied literacy and mathematics learning, including structured STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading/Writing, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) experiences from kindergarten through eighth grade to build 21st-century skills. The School Wellness Wheel framework serves as a foundation for addressing trauma, promoting well-being, and elevating learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Valid Arkansas teaching certificate in Middle School Math 6-8 or High School Math 9-12.
ESOL endorsement preferred.
Teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge of online databases and learning management systems.
Evidence of ability to work with diverse student populations.
Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Evidence of strong organizational skills.
Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.

Nice To Haves

ESOL endorsement

Responsibilities

Structure the learning environment to study the integrated mathematics program outlined by the LRSD Curriculum Guides and the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education curriculum frameworks.
Help students learn subject matter and master skills that will contribute to their overall development as mature, able, and responsible learners.
Establish, maintain, and communicatively reinforce clear behavior and learning expectations for all learners.
Consistently strive to improve performance to aid students in meeting learning targets and goals.
Provide frequent and ongoing feedback to learners and stakeholders regarding their progress towards goals.
Embrace the K-8 school configuration and best practices with high expectations and promote student success while adopting a student-centered focus that allows students to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.
Support the vision and mission of Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy by working collaboratively with the administration and ALL staff to create a positive, safe, and learner-centered environment.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or procedures governing student life, conduct, wellness, and academic mastery.
Plan instruction designed to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth and development of children; formatively assess student progress and modify instructional techniques; plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students; refer children to support services within the school community as needed.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; integrate skills into units and learning centers in the classroom.
Prepare for instruction and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor; employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
Implement innovative, research-based instructional strategies, assessments, techniques, and programs being considered by the building and/or District; collect pertinent data and information; work with the appropriate personnel to prepare formal narrative and statistical reports related to the effectiveness of the innovation.
Serve as a model classroom for the building and District; allow administrators, teachers, parents, and others to observe in the classroom as requested; provide technical assistance, share information and resources with other teachers and staff.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students; encourage students to set, monitor, and maintain high standards for classroom behavior; develop reasonable rules and procedures to maintain a classroom climate that is equitable, fair, and conducive to learning.
Maintain an inventory of all equipment, furniture, and large center items; maintain a clean and orderly classroom.
Monitor individual and/or group activities to prevent accidents and promote social skills; take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities.
Make provisions 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; work with parents to promote cooperation, understanding of development, and participation in the program; allow parents to observe their children in the classroom setting; assume responsibility for encouraging and involving parents and community in decision-making relative to the development and implementation of programs at the building level.
Promote the community spirit of Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy by being responsible to the needs of the administration, staff, and children of the school community as appropriate; use language that is encouraging and constructive in tone and volume when communicating with children, parents, and staff.
Meet and instruct assigned class in the location and at the times designated; work collaboratively with content and grade-level team members; attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required; make a commitment to the time necessary for participating in District/school-sponsored staff development.
Structure the classroom for cooperative learning activities.
Structure the learning environment to enable students to engage in the program outlined by the LRSD Curriculum Guides and master the essential standards, actively promoting mathematics discourse and integrating opportunities for interdisciplinary learning in collaboration with other content areas.
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, with preference given to an individualized mastery-based learning approach and implementing differentiated classroom instruction.
Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of school administration.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress monitoring with regular feedback to students and reports as required.
Demonstrate knowledge of lab safety procedures in dealing with situations in which accidents could happen.
Assist in identifying and utilizing community resources such as field trips.
Assume the primary responsibility for teaching mathematics to assigned students and to coach/sponsor math competitions such as Math Olympiads.
Actively improve professional competence.
Perform other duties as assigned.