Math Teacher - Substitute Job Town of Palmyra New York USA,Education / Teaching

Anticipated Vacancy

Position is for October 26, 2026 through November 30, 2026

POSITION:
Math Teacher - Short Term Substitute

LOCATION:

Middle School

CERTIFICATION: NYS Certification in Mathematics 7-12 or Mathematics 5-9 All Grades or Currently in a Teaching Program

Purpose

A teacher will have the primary responsibility of providing the students of the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District with a world-class, relevant education. Teachers will guide students in attaining the knowledge and skills necessary for success during their educational career as well as prepare our students to become college and career ready after graduation. Teachers will help students learn the skills and attitudes necessary to achieve a responsible, productive, and fulfilling life in our changing world.

Core

Values

As a Pal-Mac staff member, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values.

In all of our actions and interactions we:

Focus on students
Value the power of positive relationships
Act with integrity and honesty
Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
Foster safety and a sense of belonging

Expected Results
1. Teachers will ensure students are engaged in lessons that reflect the teacher’s understanding of content knowledge, pedagogy, and best practices by:

Establishing a culture of learning within their classrooms.
Preparing lessons with the appropriate level of content and relevant learning activities that are suitable to diverse learners and supporting the instructional outcomes.
Engaging students in lessons and activities in a compelling, clear, and challenging way.
Using real-world context and integrating technology when appropriate.
Continually assessing and analyzing student learning, and making adjustments that have a positive impact on student learning.
Assessing student work and giving feedback to students in a timely manner.
Searching and utilizing best practices.
Anticipating student misconceptions and planning their lessons to accommodate for the misconceptions.
Reflecting upon lessons taught and making adjustments where appropriate to enhance student learning.
Conducting and/or attending staff development opportunities.

2. Data will be collected and used to improve instruction by:

Designing and administering summative and formative assessments that align with the District's adopted standards and curriculum.
Collecting and analyzing summative and formative data from student work.
Sharing and having professional discussions about collected data with colleagues and administrators.
Utilizing collected data to gauge student learning and develop plans to improve student learning.

3. Positive relationships with students and their families will be created and maintained by:

Creating clear standards of conduct for student behavior.
Interacting with students in a respectful and caring manner.
Responding to student needs in a manner sensitive to the students’ needs.
Contacting parents on a regular basis with feedback on students’ areas of growth and areas of concern.
Posting grades weekly to the Parent Portal or other District established protocol.

4. Positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues will be created and maintained by:

Participating in professional development opportunities to share and/or acquire new best practices in teaching.
Sharing successful lessons and activities with colleagues as appropriate.
Actively participating in a collaborative team.

5. Teachers will fulfill their professional responsibilities by:

Volunteering to participate in school events.
Seeking out professional development opportunities, both…