Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: Identify and apply relevant educational research-based instructional strategies in order to develop engaging and differentiated lessons, assignments and assessments. Utilize relevant technology and resources for optimal engagement and differentiation. Provide timely, appropriate, and actionable feedback to students. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies. Maintain and utilize accurate and comprehensive documentation and evidence of students' progress and development. Support student mathematics events and competitions, as needed. Communicate regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs. Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students with varying ability backgrounds. Manage student behavior through positive behavior interventions and support. Support social emotional strategies to facilitate student development in self and social awareness and responsible decision-making. Participate and engage in professional learning that supports professional growth and collaboration with colleagues. Participate in lab school initiatives that inform math instructional practices, instructional materials and resources. Engage in research activities to further the school’s mission and to generate advancements in teaching and learning. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Holds a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9 or Mathematics 6-12 or valid Florida Department of Education Statement of Eligibility in Middle Grades Mathematics 5-9 or Mathematics 6-12.

Responsibilities

Identify and apply relevant educational research-based instructional strategies in order to develop engaging and differentiated lessons, assignments and assessments.
Utilize relevant technology and resources for optimal engagement and differentiation.
Provide timely, appropriate, and actionable feedback to students.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Maintain and utilize accurate and comprehensive documentation and evidence of students' progress and development.
Support student mathematics events and competitions, as needed.
Communicate regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students with varying ability backgrounds.
Manage student behavior through positive behavior interventions and support.
Support social emotional strategies to facilitate student development in self and social awareness and responsible decision-making.
Participate and engage in professional learning that supports professional growth and collaboration with colleagues.
Participate in lab school initiatives that inform math instructional practices, instructional materials and resources.
Engage in research activities to further the school’s mission and to generate advancements in teaching and learning.
Perform other duties as assigned.