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About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a content-related field.
• High school classroom teaching experience.
• Comfort and skill working with and navigating technological learning systems.
• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
• Expertise and in-depth knowledge of advanced high school mathematics, including Algebra and Trigonometry.

Nice To Haves

• Secondary education degree and certification.
• Knowledge of and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Certifications, professional development course completions, and/or tertiary education in instructional technologies.
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing historical and ongoing causes of societal ills and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach four periods of Math.
• When asked to lead a class, follow provided lesson plans, meet lesson objectives, and adhere to SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
• Set high expectations, use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote deep understanding through questioning.
• Learn and efficiently use instructional technologies, including Brightspace, Desmos, G Suite applications, and Zoom chat, in a blended learning environment.
• Read, internalize, and practice SEO-provided lesson plans and materials before teaching.
• Adjust pacing and activities thoughtfully in response to students’ specific needs.
• Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions for Scholars seeking to review class skills, make up missed work or lessons, or develop new skills.
• Build a positive classroom culture through an energetic, engaging, and approachable presence.
• Attend scheduled meetings, professional development, check-ins, and debriefs, and respond promptly to emails and Zoom chats.
• Meet with the assigned instructional coach, the Lead Instructor, at least twice during the semester and implement feedback from classroom observations.