Teacher - Math (6th, 7th, 8th)

Jubilee Academies•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Secondary Mathematics Teacher teaches grades 6–8 and provides learning activities and experiences that support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and help them develop skills to function successfully in society. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, for 190 workdays, and is at-will. The teacher develops and delivers curriculum-aligned lessons, assesses student learning, supports student development and classroom management, communicates with families and colleagues, and contributes to school and community activities. The teacher may supervise assigned teacher aides or volunteers.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree and official transcripts showing the degree was awarded.
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area.
Belief in the mission and vision of Jubilee Academies.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement curriculum-aligned lesson plans, maintain written evidence of preparation, and prepare an emergency lesson folder covering two days of material.
Adapt lessons and instructional strategies to students’ learning styles and needs, including accommodations and curriculum modifications for students receiving special education services in accordance with their Individual Education Plans.
Teach subject matter in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Select and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology to support learning.
Assess students’ learning styles and achievement through ongoing formal and informal assessments, and use the results to plan instruction.
Work with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods, and plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
Participate in extended-day and weekend tutoring as required.
Help students improve study habits, develop self-discipline and responsibility, and grow academically and personally.
Assume assigned extracurricular responsibilities and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus Assistant Director.
Serve as a positive role model, support the school’s mission, and promote good student discipline through regular, punctual attendance.
Create and maintain an orderly, positive classroom environment appropriate to students’ physical, social, and emotional development; manage behavior according to the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and discipline management plan.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities, and assist in selecting instructional books, equipment, and other materials.
Maintain open communication and conduct conferences with parents, students, directors, and teachers; communicate information accurately and clearly and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Participate in staff development and stay informed about developments in education.
Follow the staff dress code, arrive at the first morning class 15 minutes before the bell, maintain good working relationships with staff and parents, and keep the School Assistant Director informed of maintenance problems.
Participate actively in two school committees and chair one committee; support and participate in fundraising; and compile and maintain required reports, records, and documents.
Convey the charter’s mission to the public, encourage support, understand charter and community needs, promote community and parent involvement, and participate in student recruitment.
Promote a constructive climate for learning, fairness across cultural backgrounds, and communication that sustains the Jubilee culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.