Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Middle School Mathematics Teacher

The Math Teacher is responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing effective mathematics instruction for students in grades 6-8. The Math Teacher fosters a positive learning environment, develops engaging lesson plans, and supports students in developing strong mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Selecting instructional goals aligned with the Delaware content standards and the district or charter school's curricula.
• Planning for learning activities that support student learning relative to the district or charter school's curricula.
• Showing knowledge of content and how to teach it to a variety of learners.
• Creating and/or selecting assessments that are congruent with instructional goals, criteria, and standards.
• Establishing behavioral expectations and consequences and monitoring student conduct.
• Creating an atmosphere in which learning is valued.
• Organizing, allocating, and managing physical space to create a safe learning environment.
• Using physical resources to contribute to effective instruction and making resources accessible to all students.
• Teaching content that is appropriate, clear, and linked to student knowledge and experience.
• Having a repertoire of instructional strategies and making use of them to modify lessons as needed.
• Communicating clearly and appropriately to students' ages, backgrounds, and levels of understanding.
• Encouraging students to pose their own questions and being responsive to student questions.
• Facilitating student-led discussions.
• Making the criteria of the assessment known to the students, monitoring the students' progress, providing descriptive feedback, promoting student self-assessment, and using data to plan future instruction.
• Sharing information about the school's educational program and expectations for student performance.
• Developing a mechanism for two-way communication with families about student progress, behavior, and personal needs or concerns.
• Keeping records of attendance, disciplinary actions, emergency contact information, and personal information.
• Choosing and participating in professional development that is aligned with professional needs and the needs of the school, district or charter school, or students.
• Engaging in reflective thinking as an individual, as a team participant, or as a school community member with the goal of improving instruction and learning for all students.

Professional responsibilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships.
• Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to continue professional growth and development.
• Ability to work with other cultures represented in the community.

Competencies required include:

• Familiarity with the Delaware Teacher Growth Support System (DTGSS).
• Understanding of equity initiatives and resources that promote a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Special Education, 504 Plans.
• Awareness of relevant policies and procedures mandated by the State of DE including Comprehensive School Safety Program and Delaware Emergency Management Agency.
• Experience and working knowledge of Infinite Campus and data management systems in addition to Google Docs to monitor and track student data related to school discipline and climate.
• Active listening.
• Social perceptiveness.
• Coordination & flexibility.
• Communicating.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Oral comprehension.
• Oral expression.

Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by July 21, 2025. Substitutes are considered external and must submit an external application. When applying online, you must:

• Apply for the desired vacancy.
• Upload a current letter of interest for the position you are applying.
• Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification.

The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements. A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees. The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.