Key Middle School Math Teacher

Key Middle School Math Teacher

Are you ready to unlock the potential of every student through the power of multisensory teaching at the Key School?

Join us at Carolina Day School for an exciting opportunity to make a difference as a Key School Math Teacher for the  school year. We're seeking a dynamic individual who is passionate about lifelong learning, embraces innovation, and is dedicated to empowering students with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia. If you're ready to inspire, innovate, and ignite a love for math, then this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities:

• Multisensory Math Instruction:
  Lead engaging and interactive Orton-Gillingham-based multisensory math classes, providing students with the tools they need to thrive in math.
• Collaborative Teamwork:
  Work closely with our Key Middle School team to share responsibility for student success, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
• Uphold Teaching Expectations:
  Demonstrate excellence in teaching and uphold Key School teaching standards, ensuring that every student receives a high-quality education.
• Advisory Responsibilities:
  Provide guidance and support to students through advisory sessions, helping them navigate academic and personal challenges with confidence.
• Professional Development:
  Embrace a variety of professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and stay current with best practices in dyslexia education and teaching pedagogy. Complete the Multisensory Math I training course (1 week) and practicum (during year I).

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications:

• Teaching
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, demonstrating a strong track record of student success and instructional excellence.
• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for a Master's degree in education, math, or other related experience.
• Expertise in Dyslexia
  
  Education:
  
  Experience working with students with dyslexia and a deep understanding of their unique learning needs.
• Multisensory Math Training:
  Willingness to complete the KLC multisensory math professional development which will equip you with the tools to effectively teach our students. Complete the Multisensory Math I training course (1 week) and practicum (during year One).
• Initiative and Lifelong Learning:
  Proven initiative and commitment to lifelong learning, continuously seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge and expertise in dyslexia education.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Flexibility to take on other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success and growth of Key School.

Americans with Disabilities Act Specifications:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here 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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.