Math Teachers
EdisonLearning, Inc., is seeking Math Teachers for our Andrews High School, Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy and Sunrise High School locations in FL! Visit our website at www.edisonlearning.com/careers for our current open positions!
As a member of the instructional team, the Math Teacher will be responsible for facilitating student learning and supplementing direct instruction with computer-based instruction as needed. The Math Teacher uses a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to teach content and skills to students in small- or pull-out groups. The Math Teacher regularly meets with students to advise and plan for students’ individual learning plans, providing coaching and mentoring in an advisory capacity. The Math Teacher is responsible for the daily instructional delivery of curriculum, assessment, and classroom management that aligns with the school’s vision, mission, and values while also meeting state and national academic standards. The role will be responsible to understand and demonstrate the importance of effective communication with students, school personnel, and parents.
The Math Teacher works as a part of the instructional team in order to meet the needs of all students. The building of relationships are a critical component of this learning environment, the team works together to identify student needs that may be barriers to success. Teachers collaborate with team members to analyze different means of meeting student needs and communicates with students, parents, and other team members about student progress and plans for next steps.
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Grade essays, research papers, and open-ended response items while providing feedback to students;
- Engage students to ensure a lively classroom atmosphere;
- Execute lessons effectively and efficiently using different styles of teaching depending on the content;
- Assessing students literacy level and design and implement a plan to help students learn more efficiently;
- Teach students to think critically when studying the literature;
- Identify and select appropriate instructional materials aligned to content standards;
- Implement relevant information from research and professional literature on best practices in instruction;
- Demonstrate knowledge of state standards, testing requirements, and graduation requirements within the core content;
- Analyze formal and informal data and accurately complete student data assessment analysis and provide informative reports regarding student instruction and achievement;
- Provide small group instruction to students enrolled in an alternative school setting;
- Keep student attendance;
- Compose lesson plans that correlate with student needs;
- Plan and follow daily classroom instruction activities;
- Work closely with teachers and other colleagues to develop and build teaching skills;
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, student needs and assessments;
- Assist in the development and implementation of individual education service plans for students;
- Provide essential supervision to students in their education requirements;
- Administer assessments to ascertain academic needs of students enrolled in an alternative setting;
- Monitor academic progress of students in their coursework;
- Monitor student progress towards graduation;
- Maintain ongoing communication with parents, staff, and community as needed;
- Become proficient in the use of computer based instruction and software;
- Keep accurate documentation regarding student progress, needs, strengths, grades, observations, anecdotal records, and other related data;
- Maintain student records and files in a confidential manner;
- Manage the learning environment and coach students as an advisor and mentor;
- Contribute to a culture of professionalism among team members;
- Other duties as deemed necessary by the Principal Academic Officer;
Qualifications:
Required
- Appropriate / valid Teacher certification;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook;
- Out of state certifications seeking FLDOE approval may be acceptable;
- Minimum Two (2) years of teaching experience;
Preferred
· Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree in the related field;
- Evidence of working knowledge and comfort level with instructional technology;
- Experience working with at-risk student population;
· Evidence of educational experiences after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.);
· Proven experience as a teacher working with student population in some capacity;
· Successfully pass a background check;
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