Middle School Math Teacher job description

Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is seeking candidates for a daytime remote Special Educational Math teacher position for the 2022-2023 school year. This opportunity is perfect for retired teachers looking to still make a difference in the lives of students or teachers who cannot return to in-person teaching.

Type: Fully remote , teaching 20 - 25 students at a time

Schedule: Daytime hours, with a schedule between 25 and 30 hours weekly

Description/Clientele: Middle School Students – Grade 7 and 8

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience, excluding student teaching, of grade levels being requested
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Must have experience in and proficiency with written documentation regarding lessons and student progress, as well as assignment grading.
• Must have experience with writing and carrying out IEP plans
• Must be available for daytime teaching between the hours of 7:30 to 3:30 EST.
• Must have reliable access to both internet services and devices featuring a camera & microphone
• Certification in Special Education is an absolute requirement for this position.

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This is an immediately available position. Candidates would start as soon as possible.

This position is located at our campus at 2525 W 1st Street.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools seeks an instructor for our middle school math lab. This teacher focuses on supporting students as an extra layer of support beyond their core mathematics instruction.

The teacher's role is to pull groups of students, track academic progress, and ensure students are accessing the blended learning pieces that support their academic growth. In addition, they will prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students.

The math lab instructor will run their own classroom of students as part of the specials block of the school day. They will see every student across the middle school grade levels (5-8) and will provide both enrichment and intervention. Whole group instruction is part of the block, but this teacher will also be expected to pull small groups, facilitate students' use of instructional technology platforms, and assist students with monitoring math growth goals. They will assess student learning through observations, authentic performance, and more formal methods, in an ongoing manner, providing frequent student feedback, information to parents and written progress reports.

All teachers are responsible for creating a positive environment for their students, implementing and/or creating curriculum, assessing students, building relationships with our families, collaborating with their team and other duties as assigned. Full teacher responsibilities are ultimately outlined by their School Leader.

For the 2022-23 school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools (K-8) will work from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Student hours are typically 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Every Wednesday is a student early release day (1:30 p.m.), which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development.

OUR CURRENT MODEL

The specials schedule is subject to change and can vary from school to school. The specials team consists of up to seven teachers for the entire school, depending on the size of the school. Each specials teacher instructs students across multiple grade levels.

Depending on the specials area subject, the teacher may travel to classrooms or have students transition to their own classroom space. Class size is typically ~26 students and typically a teacher will see a class about twice per week in a given rotation.

Founded by seven community members in 2014, Jefferson RISE Charter School will have 740 students in grades 6-12 for the 2021-2022 school year. Located in Harvey, Louisiana, we serve a diverse group of students from the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, with a student body that is 52% Black/African American, 30% White, 16% Hispanic, and 2% Asian and where 92% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged.

We believe in educating the whole child, supporting both an academic foundation as well as building students’ social-emotional skills and readiness for long-term college and career success. Our model includes:
High-Quality Academic Program: With a longer school day and school, one-on-one tutoring, intervention, one-to-one devices, and a rigorous curriculum, our academics prepare our students for college.
Social-Emotional Learning: Everything we do supports students to develop and live our values of Character, Respect, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Excellence.
Student Life and Career Readiness: Beyond our core academic program, we provide enrichment opportunities and electives, skill blocks, and community circles to support students in developing their passions and life-long happiness.


Since our founding, we have achieved remarkable results with our students. In the 2018-2019 school year (the latest year with available data), our 8th graders outperformed both district and state achievement levels in all subject areas, and our high school earned an “A” growth grade from the Louisiana Department of Education. We have also found that students who spend more time at our school are significantly more likely to score proficient or advanced on end-of-year exams.


Position Overview


Teachers are entrusted with advancing the mission of Jefferson RISE. Teachers are responsible for the development and execution of a standards-aligned curriculum, continuous improvement of their instructional practices based on feedback and support, and collaboration on areas of instructional and/or curricular need at the school. Teachers are held accountable by the team for high performance and growth, student achievement, and quality of instructional practice.


The teacher will plan and deliver instruction, participate in professional development sessions and coaching, communicate with families, and contribute to the overall success of Jefferson RISE Charter School. Jefferson RISE Staff stays one day per week for after school tutorials.


As a charter school, Jefferson RISE sets its own academic calendar and daily/weekly schedule based on the needs of its students. Staff generally work from mid-July (beginning with professional development before students arrive) through late May.
Teachers expected to stay after school one day a week for tutoring or other afterschool activities. Weekly professional learning opportunities are provided on Fridays.


Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Utilize curriculum resources to create standards-aligned scope and sequence, annual plan, unit plans, and lesson plans; develop interim, midterm, and final assessments as needed Develop and implement ambitious, standards-aligned lesson plans with an end goal of student performance at or above grade level expectations Provide engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction in whole-class, small-group, and individual settings Provide academic support and tutoring to small groups or individual students as needed/scheduled, including after-school tutoring Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices, using the school’s teacher performance rubric as a guide Use feedback to make productive changes in performance


Administrative
Analyze student achievement data in collaboration with team members Implement data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery Enter in student performance data in a timely manner Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines


School and Community Culture
Embody and teach the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the school Design and implement programs that promote positive student behavior, and that motivate students to exhibit the leadership values of the school Build classroom community by investing families in students’ academic success and development of strong character and leadership traits


Candidate Profile


Education and Certification:
Bachelor’s degree required Degree in content area (preferred) Content area certification (preferred)


Experience and Skills:
Technological proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as other web-based applications Excellent communication skills High level of personal organization and planning Proven track record of student achievement and/or growth


Culture and Fit:
Commitment to the mission and organizational success of Jefferson RISE Ambition and desire to grow as a leader Openness to feedback and a willingness to take personal responsibility for the affairs of the school Entrepreneurial spirit Personal and professional integrity Team player (flexible, willing to jump in)




Benefits


Jefferson RISE pays the following employee only costs for all full-time employees: 85% medical and 100% dental, vision, short and long term disability. The Employee covers the remaining costs, including 15% employee medical and all spouse/dependent costs. RISE offers a Simple IRA retirement account and matches up to 3% with no vestment period. Jefferson RISE reserves the right to offer different or additional benefits to the Employee at any time.


At this time, Jefferson RISE is not able to provide work visa sponsorship. Being authorized to work in the United States is a precondition for employment.


Additional Questions
The following questions will be part of this job application. Those marked with an asterisk will be required to submit your application.
If someone were to walk into your classroom, what activities would they see you and the students doing? * What do you do to improve? Give an example of a time when you received difficult feedback from a peer, student, teacher, or supervisor. How did you respond in the moment? How did it affect your thinking? Your actions? * Describe a time when you saw some problem and took the initiative to correct it rather than waiting for someone else to do it. * Do you have a bachelor's degree? * Are you certified to teach in the state of Louisiana? * Are there specific courses or grade levels within your subject area you are interested in teaching? * How did you learn about this position? * Indeed.com ZipRecruiter Google Jobs BetterTeacher WorkNOLA A Jefferson RISE team member (please specify) A Jefferson RISE parent or community member An email from Jefferson RISE Careers Somewhere else (please specify) If you learned about this role from a Jefferson RISE staff member or somewhere that wasn't listed in the previous question, please tell us who or where. Is there anything else you'd like us to know in considering your application?