Middle School Math Teacher - 26/27 School Year

Career Academy Network of Public Schools•South Bend, IN

About The Position

Teach middle school mathematics to students at Career Academy Middle School in alignment with Indiana Academic Standards. Support student learning through effective instruction, classroom management, and ongoing assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field.
Valid Indiana Teaching License with the appropriate math endorsement.
Strong understanding of Indiana Academic Standards for math
Excellent classroom management, instructional, and communication skills
Passion for creating inclusive and engaging learning environments
Competency in the administration and interpretation of academic ability testing
Ability to use technology for documentation and preparation of professional materials
Ability to teach and assist students in the use of computer applications
Ability to communicate assessment results, in written and oral forms, to parents and professionals
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate behavior plans for use in general and special education settings
Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility
Must demonstrate foundational professionalism, including consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills. These are considered essential, non-negotiable expectations of the role.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching middle school students preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
Teaches all required subject matters as assigned to the grade level to pupils in a classroom.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of Career Academy South Bend.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs
Middle School Math Teacher is required to attend and/or participate in such other activities as directed by the Administrator such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems.