Middle School Math
About The Position
Provide a high-quality instructional program in a small school environment, helping students reach their fullest potential and gain the tools needed to prepare for college. Build a personal relationship with each student so that every child feels valued, and establish a culture of high expectations grounded in the shared belief that every student will attend college. Serve students in elementary grade levels and uphold Fortune School’s mission, vision, and values. Develop and deliver instruction aligned with California State Standards and Fortune School of Education Instructional Guidelines. Assess student progress, analyze results, and refine or differentiate instruction to respond to student needs. Work collaboratively with colleagues, lead teachers, the principal, and instructional coaches; communicate with families; and support students’ academic, behavioral, and individual needs. Maintain accurate student records and participate in professional development and school development activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Valid California Single Subject Math Teaching Credential.
- Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners.
- NCLB compliant.
- Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles.
- Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments.
- Ability and willingness to implement Fortune School Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices.
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
- Ability and willingness to reflect on and improve instructional practices.
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, the community, and stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish a culture of high expectations and a shared belief that every student will attend college.
- Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Fortune School of Education Instructional Guidelines.
- Regularly assess students, analyze results, and refine or differentiate instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices and share best practices.
- Assume a leadership role in some aspects of school development.
- Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
- Involve parents and guardians as partners in students’ education.
- Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
- Participate in professional development and work closely with lead teachers, the principal, and instructional coaches.
- Maintain accurate student records, including attendance.
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to address them effectively.
- Support Fortune School’s mission, vision, and core values.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
- Systematically assess and monitor student progress using objective and verifiable information whenever possible.
- Work with the principal to identify and respond to at-risk students.
- Refer students to appropriate community agencies when needed.
- Provide meaningful information about student progress to parents, guardians, and others.
- Maintain policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
