Bronx NY-Mathematics Teacher

Mathematics Teacher (Grades 5-8)

Summary: Under the general supervision of the School Director, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Compensation: Base Salary-Certified-$73,500, $2,000 Testing Grade, (Adv. Degrees $3,000 for masters, $5,000 for doctorate). $200/ year for applicable experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. (Master's preferred)
• Valid New York State Teacher Certification in Mathematics (Grades 4-8) or eligibility.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Proficient in the use of technology including word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual presentations, and telecommunications.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in compliance with New York State regulations and school policies.
• Knowledge of child development, learning styles, and instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Familiarity with New York State Learning Standards and curriculum frameworks.
• Ability to analyze data to drive instructional decisions and formulate action plans.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws related to education and student welfare.
• Capacity to engage in self-evaluation for continuous professional growth.
• Knowledge of effective teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and school administrators.
• Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense.
  • Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation.
  • Provide evidence Tdap (Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis) Rubella, Measles, Mumps, Tuberculosis/PPD Test and Varicella

Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school director finds appropriate and acceptable. 

Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching.
• Requires some traveling.
• Occasionally requires work outdoors dealing with school activities. 

Essential Performance Responsibilities (The following description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.)

The Mathematics teacher will:

• Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Designs and delivers mathematics instruction in compliance with the iLearn Schools Mission and Vision for Teaching and Learning of Mathematics.
• Equips students not only with mathematics content, but also with the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP)[1] to help them succeed in doing and using mathematics across the K-12 curriculum and in their college and career work.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of iLearn Schools, Inc.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the School Director and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Experience: Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred. 

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Reports to: School Director

Supervises: Students

Terms of Employment: Ten-month employee