High School Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrates punctuality and reliability, fostering accountability in teaching responsibilities and contributing to a positive, professional work environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field, Master's preferred
• New York State Teaching Certification
• Strong organizational, data tracking, and analysis skills
• Maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, complete assignments with consistent accuracy
• Tech-savvy; familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google docs/drive

Nice To Haves

• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Implement and support in the development of a rigorous cutting edge Math program that develops scholars as problem solvers and analytical thinkers.
• Develop and teach clear and engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core-aligned American Dream curriculum
• Hold students accountable for high behavioral expectations and implement American Dream’s behavior management system with consistency
• Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards using Illuminate Education, our assessment platform.
• Implement a co-teaching model consistently to best support student learning needs.
• Promotes a sense of urgency in learning
• Assist in the distribution, collection, and grading of tests and homework assignments
• Create meaningful interim assessments that will help drive instruction and prepare students for success on the Regents Exam
• Maintain accurate records and create reports
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom
• Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks
• Prepare reports on student academic performance for staff and/or administrators
• Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups
• Create annual goal for students’ IEP
• Implement and track the progress of annual goals of students’ IEPs as it pertains to your content area
• Write progress reports (Present levels of Performance) for students as requested
• Participate in yearly IEP conferences
• Establish appropriate goals and implement modifications for each student, as needed
• Teach one section of an elective course, credit recovery or serve as an advisor for a student club
• Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual Teacher Academy
• Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students’ progress or problems
• Supervise and manage students in all spaces and during transitions, upholding ADS core values, rules, and policies
• Instruct, maintain, and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and material
• Assist with breakfast/lunch duties, as needed
• Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen her/his own pedagogical skills as well as contribute to the learning of colleagues
• Contribute to the school’s smooth and efficient operation by fulfilling required administrative duties, responsibilities, and maintaining open and proactive communication with colleagues
• Create and maintain bulletin boards to showcase student work
• Engage in a minimum of two peer observations per month and provide written feedback

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance