Middle School Math Teacher

North Haven Public Schools•North Haven, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

North Haven Middle School is seeking a dynamic mathematics teacher to join our collaborative, student-centered department team. In our grades 6–8 program, math faculty members work closely within interdisciplinary grade-level teams and are led by a full-time Grades 6–12 Mathematics Department Coordinator. New teachers to the district are warmly welcomed and supported through an interactive New Teacher Orientation series and an assigned professional mentor. Faculty benefit from robust professional planning time integrated within the middle school schedule, including dedicated daily unassigned preparation periods and common collaborative team meeting intervals to optimize instructional delivery and student success. The Middle School Mathematics Teacher will develop students' skills, mathematical competencies, and academic fluency. The educator will implement instructional experiences aligned directly to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSS-M), fostering sound reasoning, critical thinking, and structured problem-solving skills to prepare all students for high school coursework and a global society.

Requirements

Must hold or be eligible for a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) teacher certification with appropriate endorsement: Endorsement 305 (Elementary, PK-6) OR Endorsement 229 (Middle School Mathematics, Grades 4–8) OR Endorsement 029 (Mathematics, Grades 4–12)
Must maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license or reliable personal transit.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable mathematics or educational discipline.
In-depth knowledge of modern mathematics teaching methods, differentiated instruction strategies, and student-centered structures (e.g., guided math, mathematical modeling, or three-act tasks).
Solid command of the structural math progressions across Grades 6–8 as outlined by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS-M).
Proficiency in analyzing assessment data from SBAC, interim assessments, and benchmarks to formulate effective instructional action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding public education, student privacy (FERPA), and specialized services (IEP/504 plans).
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, constructively, and empathetically with middle school students, families, colleagues, and administration.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Curriculum, or Secondary/Elementary Education preferred.
Successful prior student teaching, internship, or certified teaching experience within a middle school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaches knowledge, skills, and conceptual progressions in mathematics in accordance with the prescribed North Haven Public Schools district curriculum.
Translates math standards and curriculum units into sequential, differentiated learning experiences that engage, challenge, and accommodate diverse student learning styles.
Promotes a classroom environment that is physically and emotionally safe, structurally organized, and highly conducive to individualized, small-group, and whole-class instruction.
Instructs foundational middle school math courses ranging from numerical frameworks and rational numbers up to advanced Pre-Algebra and high-school-level Algebra 1 concepts for accelerated 8th-grade pathways.
Utilizes data-driven practices by maintaining familiarity with district diagnostics and Connecticut state standardized tests, specifically utilizing the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) tools and Interim Assessment Blocks (IABs) to track progress and maximize student achievement.
Conducts ongoing formative and summative assessments of student learning, modifying instructional pacing and methodology to fit individual needs, including provision of designated accommodations for students with special needs and English Language Learners (ELL).
Organizes and maintains an accurate, legally compliant system for record-keeping, grading, attendance, and reporting of student achievements via district data platforms.
Encourages proactive parental and guardian involvement, ensuring clear, professional, and consistent communication regarding student progress, behavior, and academic development.
Establishes and enforces constructive classroom behavior standards aligned with school policies to maintain a functional, respectful, and focused learning atmosphere.
Collaborates regularly with professional peers within grade-level teams, the math department, and faculty committees to implement best practices and maintain vertical curriculum alignment.
Selects, requisitions, and maintains an accurate inventory of appropriate textbooks, instructional aids, manipulatives, technology software, and equipment.
Performs other related tasks and professional responsibilities as assigned by the middle school principal, department coordinator, or central office administrators as designated by the superintendent of schools.