Math Teacher - Herman J. Russell West End Academy

Position: 2025-2026 MATH TEACHER 6-8 - HERMAN J. RUSSELL WEST END ACADEMY
Position Type:
SECONDARY TEACHER/MATH TEACHER

Date Posted:
12/5/2025

Location:
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
Description:
Atlanta Public Schools is seeking a self-motivated Middle School Math Teacher who is also willing to pursue Special Education certification. This position requires providing face-to-face instruction to students within the school building. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to ensure student success through differentiated instruction, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs and fostering an inclusive classroom environment..The candidate must be adaptable to changing school and district needs and able to create and maintain a climate that promotes respect, tolerance, and peaceful problem solving for all students and teach Social Science courses.

This position reports to the School Principal and will be assigned to be physically present in the school building location.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Reports in person to the school building to provide face-to-face instruction to students.
• Able to provide instruction simultaneously to in-person and remote learning, if necessary.
• Responsive to changing school and district instructional needs.
• Instructs students through lectures, discussions, visual aids, and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student's comprehension of the material.
• Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, and recording grades.
• Coordinates parent/teacher conferences to review student's performance, behavior and other issues.
• Attends faculty meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications:
- Minimum of a T4-Certification in Secondary MATH
OR
- Passed the GACE in Secondary MATH (6-12)

Work Experience:
- Zero (0) years of teaching experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Communication.
• Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner.
• Student management.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments.
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Instruct students in an in-person classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student's comprehension of the material.
• Administer and/or supports state and local testing processes and policies.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Assist students who need extra help with tutoring. Guides and counsels students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
• When in an in-person classroom environment, responsible for daily classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
• Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic…