Middle School Math Teacher Grades 7/8 (The Hope Academy)

This position is for the next school year.

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES:

Creates an intentional culturally responsive learning environment inclusive of students from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures. Encourages a sense of belonging and positive classroom community for students while developing critical and analytical thinking, problem solving abilities and interpreting information/data. Motivates learning by validating students as asset-based individuals. All teachers are expected to be aware of microaggressions and redirect to amplify affirmations. Fully engages students in discussion and other modalities of participation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teaches concepts and skills in mathematics to middle school students utilizing course of study and curriculum adopted by The Hope Academy
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that consistently contain diverse content throughout the academic year
• Demonstrates concepts and strategies using models, talk, reflective writing, and other available resources including technology
• Deep understanding of math concepts and processes taught in middle school and ability to use this knowledge to analyze students’ mathematical understandings
• Knowledge of developmental benchmarks (key understandings) in mathematics education
• Knowledge of authentic assessment practices using strategies to mitigate stereotype threat in feedback, assessment, and grading
• Knowledge and practice of methods for formatively assessing mathematics
• Provides opportunities for individual and small group instruction that is purposeful and flexible to meet the needs of students
• Co-teaches with special educator and identifies opportunities to provide for inclusive instruction
• Demonstrates culturally informed behavior management and discipline practices with the ability to neutralize the pattern of inequitable discipline of children of color
• Uses positive guidance techniques such as redirection, modeling appropriate behavior and praise
• Develops and maintains contact with families with an awareness and respect for each student and their families from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures
• Facilitates interactions among students that provide opportunities for emotional, social, and cognitive growth and an understanding of each child
• Collaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adaptation and teaching of the curriculum for all students
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
• Actively seeks and participates in ongoing professional development as offered by the school or independent study
• Assists in the evacuation of children and clients during fire drills and other emergencies
• Performs all other duties as directed by direct supervisor or school leadership team

• Bachelor’s Degree with valid middle school mathematics certification from RIDE or the ability to obtain
• Work environment and physical requirements consistent with those of a typical school environment
• Ability to move about the classroom and building continuously throughout the workday
• Utilize the computer (20%) of the time and other office equipment