Middle School Math Teacher

Overview

Discovery Flex is a hybrid virtual BESE-authorized Type 2 Charter that is part of the Discovery Schools Charter Management Organization. We are excited to bring Discovery education to the state of Louisiana through our second corporate partnership with Ochsner Health. Discovery Flex opened in the 2024-25 school year, starting with grades 5th through 8th, and will eventually educate students in grades K - 12th at full capacity.

Discovery Flex is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher to join our dynamic team for the current school year. This position provides a student-centered, hybrid virtual learning experience that promotes academic achievement through an innovative and flexible learning experience. Grounded in our strong school culture, based on our HEART tenets:
Honor, Endurance, Academic Achievement, Responsibility, and Tolerance, students work through mastery of content using educational technology infused with hands-on learning, inquiry instruction, and problem-solving through synthesis and evaluation. This position requires expertise in math education, LEAP
2025 assessments, and asynchronous curriculum development using Louisiana Student Standards.

Job Type: Full-time on campus

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Valid teaching certification/license (certifications in Special Education, Gifted Instruction, ESL, and/or Reading Specialist are desired)
• Experience working with middle school students in a classroom setting (2+ years preferred)
• Knowledge of LEAP 2025 assessments and Louisiana Student Standards

• Design and implement engaging, asynchronous lessons aligned to the curriculum and Louisiana Student Standards
• Create a positive and inclusive virtual hybrid learning environment
• Provide asynchronous math instruction daily, while providing differentiated synchronous learning experiences to promote student mastery
• Assess student progress toward content mastery while providing consistent individualized feedback daily to students/learning coaches/parents/guardians
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a cohesive learning environment for students
• Utilize technology and other resources to enhance student engagement through mastery of content
• Provide scheduled, in-person student support regularly in multiple content areas
• Record, analyze, and evaluate student data frequently
• Consult with students/learning coaches/parents/guardians to provide targeted guidance and support toward individual student goals
• Serve as a homeroom mentor to build student relationships and school culture

• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Previous experience teaching students in a virtual classroom environment