Secondary Mathematics Teacher

Secondary Mathematics Teacher

Barrington Public Schools Barrington High School - Barrington, Rhode Island

Barrington Public Schools High School Math

Job Description

TITLE:

High School Math Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Secondary Math Certification Granted by the Rhode Island Department of Education
2.Master's Degree and Additional Content Certification Preferred To support Barrington's commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion, respect, and equity in education, the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of candidates. Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity, diversity, and belonging.

REPORTS TO:

Building Administrator JOB GOAL:
To implement and instruct the Math Curriculum at the high school level PERFORMANCE

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrates expertise in the area of mathematics education. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Understands the pedagogy of mathematics education standards
2.Communicates high and clear expectations for students.
3.Instills a growth mindset in students.
4.Support students who are not meeting proficiency standards.
5.Fosters independence and grit in all learners.
6.Evidence of knowledge and understanding of Deep Learning Competencies.
7.Collaborates on and implements interdisciplinary lessons and instruction.
8.Communicates regularly with students and parents regarding the student's academic, behavioral, social/emotional needs and progress; communicates immediately when there are urgent concerns.
9.Actively participates and attends general education problem-solving teams, department teams, and common planning teams. 10.Attends professional development workshops and conferences. 11.Communicates regularly with Building Administrators and Department Chair. 12.Collects and analyzes student progress monitoring data on a regular basis to make instructional decisions. 13.Assists in the collection and analysis of data at the district and building level. 14.Has solid knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and Math Practice Standards.

15.Follows school policy and procedures, respecting the boundaries of professional responsibilities, when working with students, colleagues, and families. 16.Maintain thorough records for each student. 17.Attend staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities. 18.Communicates student progress with families, students, guidance, RtI, 504, IEP, and administrative teams. 19.Updates grades and assignments on Canvas in a timely manner 20.Implement and support changes to a standards-based curriculum, instruction, assessments, school structures, that align, to the extent practicable, to the students college and career interests, 21st Century Skills and work habits needed for success in a global economy.

21.Collaboratively create and implement performance tasks, formative and summative assessments aligned to the Common Core and 21st century skills as well as task validation and calibration. 22.Disseminate accurate and positive information about the schools' and district's goals and initiatives in a variety of print and electronic formats. 23.Support positively and actively the efficient, effective, and collaborative management of school operations to ensure learning experiences, promote positive discipline practices, and school safety practices advance the mission of the district.

24. Create learning experiences (including interdisciplinary) using strong content knowledge that reflects an understanding of the nature of the communities and world in which we live. 25.Create learning experiences that reflect an understanding of central concepts, vocabulary, structures, and tools of inquiry of the disciplines/content areas they teach and content and applies beyond the school setting. 26.Design instruction that addresses the core skills, concepts, and ideas of the disciplines/content areas to help all students meet learning standards.

27.Represent and use differing viewpoints, theories, and methods of inquiry when teaching concepts and encourage students to see, question, and interpret concepts from a variety of perspectives. 28.Create instructional opportunities that reflect an understanding of how children learn and develop. 29.Use an understanding of students (e.g., individual interests, prior learning, background, and experiences) to create connections between the subject matter and student experiences.

30.Apply appropriate accommodations and modifications for individual students who have identified learning differences or needs in an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), 504 Accommodation Plan, Response to Intervention plans (RtIs), or individualized learning plans (ILP's). 31.Create instructional opportunities to encourage all students' development of critical thinking, problem-solving, performance skills, and literacy across content areas. 32.Design lessons that extend beyond factual recall and challenge students to develop higher-level…