Teacher - Math

Must have Florida Teaching Certification (Math 6-12).

The Math Teacher position is responsible for coaching, motivating, and instructing high school students within the company model with attention given to each student’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP). All for-credit courses are aligned to state standards and are delivered in a way that engages student learning and accelerates the accumulation of credits through a mastery-based educational model. In many respects, the teacher acts more like a coach and mentor and is specifically focused on ensuring the success of their students.

• Provide a learning environment of high student accountability that is student-centered and aligned with the school’s academic goals and specified objectives.
• Provide instruction, direction, and leadership within the classroom by displaying an effective working knowledge of the subject matter and by demonstrating best practices relating to teaching and instructional techniques.
• Assist in all initiatives to ensure the school meets defined FTE enrollment and attendance goals.
• Maintain progress monitoring reports, attendance and behavioral records, academic grades, and other student records as required by state regulatory guidelines and company policy and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with peers to develop, plan, and implement best educational practices based on the individual academic needs of the students that are aligned with company goals.
• Participate in professional development courses or activities to maintain appropriate certification or credentials based on the position.
• Facilitate Math Interventions as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, aligned with company policy and procedures to ensure student educational and behavioral goals and objectives are achieved.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Appropriate teacher’s certification in Math 6-12.
• Knowledge of the principles of secondary education.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional theory.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to analyze and use data to drive program improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Previous experience and/or the ability to work with over-age and at-risk youth is preferred.