Math Teacher; Grades 7-8

Duluth Edison Charter Schools - North Star Academy is hiring a Math Teacher for grades 7-8. We are dedicated to the achievement of academic and personal excellence for every student. Join our team today!

Job Title: Math Teacher (Grades 7-8)

School: North Star Academy

Supervisor: Academy Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

This position is for the  school year.

Position Summary:

A teacher at Duluth Edison Charter School (DECS) is committed to academic and personal excellence for every student. Teachers will understand what it means to be a lifelong learner and participate in ongoing professional development, goal setting, learning, and reflection in each school year. Teachers will work as a team member in their assigned House Team.

Key Position Specific Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and state or national standards; implement and teach the core values established by our school as the focus of instruction and discussion when appropriate
• Uses formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction
• Writes, implements and evaluates his or her own professional development plans
• Teaches rules of conduct; models the behavior expected of students; maintains order in the classroom and on the playground.
• Creates and manages a PBIS based learning environment that enables students to feel safe, be creative and develop excellence.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school. Utilize our Infinite Campus system and enter grades in a timely fashion.
• Differentiates instruction to accommodate the needs of all students in the classroom
• Administers MAP, MCA and other assigned assessments as relevant to his or her area of teaching
• Analyzes classroom data to inform his or her teaching and small group instruction
• Integrates technology into their teaching and professional activities
• Collaborates with house teams on curriculum, planning and student needs, Attends house and staff
• meetings; attends and participates in professional development trainings
• Creates and works toward ongoing communication with parents in a variety of forms
• Implements school and district policies and procedures
• Participates in and contributes to student planning and problem solving conferences. Collaborates with
• other professionals/stakeholders working with the student. Implements any planned and documented
• interventions.
• Participates in and contributes to student 504 Plan meetings and IEP meetings. Collaborates with other
• professionals/stakeholders working with the student. Implements any accommodations and makes any
• modifications for designated students as indicated in the students' Section 504 and Individual Education
• Plans (IEPs).
• Maintains familiarity with and be prepared to implement current district and building Emergency
• Procedures.
• Complete assigned student learning conferences.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations.
• Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the Duluth Public Schools District and state and federal regulations pertaining to education.
• Participates on committees and special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Language / Communication Skills
  • Ability to read, write, speak, listen and understand the English language.
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common journals, reports, and education related documents.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from students, caregivers, regulatory agencies, or members of the school community.
  • Ability to effectively present and communicate information and respond to questions.
  • Ability to write lesson plans and other materials that conform to commonly accepted style and format.
  • Gets along well with others and effectively works with teams.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Availability & Attendance
  • Work schedule may include hours up to eight hours in a day, or 40 hours in a week.
  • Follows all attendance policies and procedures, including punctuality and proper timeclock or timesheet reporting.
• Computer Skills
  • Computer proficiency with software programs and the ability to learn new computer technology and programs.
  • Strong knowledge of instructional technology platforms and Google Workspace.
• Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic math.
  • The ability to analyze and understand data represented multiple ways (charts, graphs, etc.); identify trends or 'root causes' in data; and calculate with percentages.
• Psychology
  • Basic knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability,…