Mathematics Teacher

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Mathematics
• Date Posted: 2/19/2026
• Location:
  
  Reading HS Innovation Academy

Position Goal:
To help each student develop competence in basic mathematics skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each student to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage students to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary students utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school District.
• Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing "discovery" and laboratory learning methods.
• Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher- prepared instructional aids.
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
• Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual student’s progress.
• Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams, and participates in faculty committees.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District, and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Possession of appropriate degree

Pennsylvania Instructional Teaching Certificate

• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with other employees, students and parents.

• Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and…