8th Grade Math Teacher - JOB ID# 14205

Secondary Mathematics Teacher

CREC seeks a talented Secondary Mathematics teacher for a teaching position at Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Middle School. Please apply to this position if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset.

Secondary Mathematics teachers work under the general supervision of their school principal performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.

• Develop and administer curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for mathematics, and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Intrapersonal

Competencies:

• Demonstrate a dedication to all learners especially those historically marginalized.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.

Interpersonal

Competencies:

• Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
• Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.

Cognitive

Competencies:

• Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
• Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students' diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
• Employ techniques for developing students' skills of metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.

Instructional

Competencies:

• Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
• Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
• Uses technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g., various learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).
• Deep understanding of mathematical concepts such as Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Statistics.
• Ability to design and implement engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans.
• Skill in differentiating instruction for diverse learners, including those with special needs and English Language Learners (ELLs).
• Designs and implements assignments, assessments, and rubrics that align with standards-based grading (SBG) to accurately measure and provide feedback on student proficiency on learning objectives.

Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. CT State Certification as a Mathematics Education Teacher (#029 or #229 as appropriate). TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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. Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs.

Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.