High School Math Teacher Job Indianapolis area,Indiana USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 26-27 High School Math Teacher

Math Teaching Position

Herron-Riverside High School is seeking candidates for a full-time Math teaching position that could include upper level courses, AP courses, and Dual-Credit courses. Candidates must hold a valid Indiana teaching license for grades 9-12 (or be in the process of obtaining a license).

Each Classroom Teacher is responsible for advancing Herron/Herron-Riverside High School's mission and embodying our core values by ensuring all scholars access quality classical education that leads to systematic academic achievement and strong character development. The person in this role builds relationships based in trust and respect with scholars, families, and staff members; directly leads our scholars' learning by setting clear, high standards for scholars' academic and behavioral expectations;

planning lessons that engage scholars' curiosity and interest; evaluates effectiveness and adjusts instructional strategies based on scholars' performance, and models the core values we strive to instill in all of our scholars. Taken together, our classroom teachers are integral to ensuring scholars rapidly progress toward, and ultimately attain, mastery of grade-level academic standards and exceed our behavioral expectations. In this role, our classroom teachers will:

Nurture a positive relationship with colleagues.

Demonstrate respect for colleagues.

Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.

Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.

Demonstrate commitment to our diversity and inclusion statement.

Responsibilities include:

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. A school year includes 180 instructional days and up to 10 professional development days.

Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and is consistent with Herron Classical Schools' Core Values and vision for student culture.

Together with scholars, set, support, and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.

Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to differentiate instruction and meet student needs that leads to college-readiness measured by SAT proficiency.

Participate in grade-level meetings and utilize student data to inform instruction.

Regularly evaluate student progress and collaborate with colleagues to adjust instruction in response to student needs.

Take reasonable precautions to protect scholars, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies.

Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with scholars and their parents concerning student academic and behavioral progress.

Attend scheduled faculty meetings, professional development meetings, and other sessions as determined by the school's leadership team and Herron Classical School's executive leadership team. This includes mandatory attendance at the annual Symposium (a day-long professional development determined by the administration). The date of this event is listed on the Master Calendar.

Attend evening events that include but may not be limited to Parent Orientation, Meet the Teacher Night, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Open Houses. The dates of these events are listed on the Master Calendar.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Hold a bachelor's degree in an appropriate academic discipline;
Master's degree preferred.

2. Hold and maintain Indiana state educator license in the appropriate academic discipline. For this role, a Mathematics 9-12 License.

3. At least five (5) years experience teaching in the appropriate academic discipline preferred, and have been rated Highly Effective for the most recent two (2) yearly evaluations.

4. Demonstrated leadership in the field of education preferred.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools' mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas, HCS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. HCS is committed to…