Middle School Math Teacher

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the team lead/elite teacher, the PSOE Classroom Teacher is responsible for direct instruction through curriculum implementation, lesson planning, data disaggregation, and classroom management. Additional responsibilities include maintaining compliance with individual student Education Plans, Section 504 Plans, etc. They will ensure operational and functional knowledge of best practices in education, state and federal education law, FERPA and FAPE law, parent relations, behavioral management, documenting and reporting, and process‑driven accountability.

At PSOE, middle school math teachers should demonstrate inspirational and creative qualities in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, professional responsibilities, professional relationships, family involvement, and school community.

• Possess proficient understanding of integrated projects based instruction
• Possess proficient understanding and use of the Core Knowledge Sequence

• Understand the strands, processes, and vocabulary of Everyday Mathematics
• Understand math content through senior‑level math courses
• Keep current with trends, pedagogy, issues, and topics of importance in mathematics education
• Have sufficient content knowledge to be comfortable with open‑ended math content in which students are actively learning math through exploration and problem solving

• Possess a background in teaching a hands‑on math program or demonstrate an interest in and understanding of such a program
• Be comfortable in student‑directed classrooms in which students are working together, conversing, using materials, and participating in exploration centers through integrated projects based instruction
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a math concept with manipulatives
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a math strand through several units
• Be willing to participate in mathematics professional development sessions in order to raise the level of mathematics instruction
• Have experience or interest in integrating technology tools into the math curriculum and in modeling effective use of the computer in math instruction
• Provide direct instruction in whole‑class, small group, and individual settings
• Utilize data‑driven instruction and PSOE educational frameworks to ensure delivery of standard‑driven instruction to all students
• Complete assessments, grading, planning, and conferences with students, staff, and families within appropriate timelines
• Utilize oversight by team lead, Elite Teachers, Special Education Director, school counselor, and other subcontracted professional staff/outside agencies as needed to identify and understand strategies for support and instruction of students with exceptional needs
• Ensure appropriate classroom implementation of BIP’s, FBA’s, IEP’s and 504 programs
• Complete any additional reporting as requested by Special Education Director or counselor
• Develop and maintain regular family communication and community partnerships
• Complete reports and follow‑up documentation as required by administration
• Keep updated and documented cumulative folders as ongoing case files for all current students
• Contribute to a strong school education team: serve on school and/or community committees; seek participation and involvement with direction for ongoing local operations
• Act as a professional advisor to the team lead/elite teacher on all aspects of school classroom activities
• Abide by all PSOE frameworks as approved by the CEO and as noted in the staff handbook
• Maintain ongoing, consistent, and supportive communication for the classroom as noted in the school’s frameworks
• Assume all roles as delegated for a variety of school functions for the purpose of managing the team workload more efficiently
• Utilize effective systems as delegated to troubleshoot problems, track progress, and regularly evaluate workflow components, so as to measure progress in a way that can be effectively communicated to the team lead/elite teacher

• Contribute to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities of the school
• Be prepared to…