Middle School Math Teacher Grades 7​/8

This position is for the next school year.

• Creates an intentional culturally responsive learning environment inclusive of students from all racial, ethnic, and socio‑economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures.
• Encourages a sense of belonging and positive classroom community for students while developing critical and analytical thinking, problem‑solving abilities and interpreting information/data.
• Motivates learning by validating students as asset‑based individuals.
• All teachers are expected to be aware of microaggressions and redirect to amplify affirmations.
• Fully engages students in discussion and other modalities of participation.

• Teaches concepts and skills in mathematics to middle school students utilizing course of study and curriculum adopted by The Hope Academy.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that consistently contain diverse content throughout the academic year.
• Demonstrates concepts and strategies using models, talk, reflective writing, and other available resources including technology.
• Has a deep understanding of math concepts and processes taught in middle school and the ability to use this knowledge to analyze students’ mathematical understandings.
• Possesses knowledge of developmental benchmarks (key understandings) in mathematics education.
• Has knowledge of authentic assessment practices using strategies to mitigate stereotype threat in feedback, assessment, and grading.
• Practices methods for formatively assessing mathematics.
• Provides opportunities for individual and small group instruction that is purposeful and flexible to meet the needs of students.
• Co‑teaches with a special educator and identifies opportunities to provide inclusive instruction.
• Demonstrates culturally informed behavior management and discipline practices with the ability to neutralize the pattern of inequitable discipline of children of color.
• Uses positive guidance techniques such as redirection, modeling appropriate behavior, and praise.
• Develops and maintains contact with families with an awareness and respect for each student and their families from all racial, ethnic, and socio‑economic backgrounds, abilities and family structures.
• Facilitates interactions among students that provide opportunities for emotional, social, and cognitive growth and an understanding of each child.
• Collaborates with other educators and specialists in the planning, adaptation and teaching of the curriculum for all students.
• Supervises students in out‑of‑classroom activities during the school day.
• Actively seeks and participates in ongoing professional development as offered by the school or independent study.
• Assists in the evacuation of children and clients during fire drills and other emergencies.
• Performs all other duties as directed by the direct supervisor or school leadership team.

• Bachelor’s Degree with valid middle school mathematics certification from RIDE or the ability to obtain.
• Work environment and physical requirements consistent with those of a typical school environment.
• Ability to move about the classroom and building continuously throughout the workday.
• Utilize the computer (20%) of the time and other office equipment.