Middle School Math Teacher

26-27 Middle School Math Teacher Job Description

Reports to the Dean of Academics and is responsible for delivering rigorous math instruction aligned to Massachusetts standards while supporting students to meet ambitious growth and achievement goals. This role requires deep content expertise, strong instructional skills, and a commitment to data‑driven practice that ensures all students are prepared for future academic challenges, including reading and writing proficiency and MCAS readiness.

• Maintain high expectations for students’ academic achievement and conduct
• Reinforce school‑wide rules and expectations
• Deliver high‑quality, engaging instruction aligned to math standards
• Plan and execute daily lessons that drive student mastery of rigorous content
• Develop and administer a variety of formal and informal assessments to measure growth and refine instruction
• Provide targeted support, scaffolds, and extensions to meet diverse learners’ needs
• Use data to inform instruction, reteach skills, and differentiate support for all learners—including multilingual learners and students with IEPs
• Identify students at risk and initiate effective intervention strategies
• Maintain and enrich subject‑matter expertise
• Set ambitious content and academic goals for all students
• Monitor student progress using formative and summative assessments
• Create a structured, joyful, inclusive classroom environment grounded in high expectations
• Equip students with critical‑thinking, analytical writing, and evidence‑based reasoning skills that form the foundation of college‑level learning
• Collaborate closely with fellow teachers and other staff members
• Participate actively in professional development
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families
• Prepare all students for the annual MCAS exam
• Participate in the Teacher Evaluation Process
• High‑quality teacher preparation; materials printed and aligned to the teacher, IPP completed to excellence (exemplar, pacing, priority questions, misconceptions, etc.)
• Common Picture – being on time and in the correct place for all common picture/hallway posts
• IPP (daily), Grading (weekly), SFMs (weekly), Data prework (bi‑monthly), Planning prework (weekly), Unit Unpacking (as needed)
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Valid Massachusetts Teaching License or completion of Communications & Literacy and Content MTEL within one year of employment with LACS
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement obtained within one year of employment
• Strong commitment to, belief in, and alignment with the mission and vision of Libertas Academy
• Strong subject‑matter expertise in math
• Persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles to goal achievement
• Drive, commitment, and sense of urgency that inspires others to achieve results
• Demonstrated success working with students in traditionally underserved communities
• Belief that all students can succeed
• Critical thinker and problem‑solver
• Collaborative team player
• Willingness to engage in frequent dialogue and self‑reflection regarding teaching practices
• Commitment to analyzing student data to push achievement forward
• Ability to differentiate for students with special needs and English Learners
• Successful classroom manager who believes that a structured environment and high behavioral expectations lead to achievement
• Spanish fluency highly desirable
• Must successfully pass a background check and CORI review

• Annual salary: $51,000 – $75,000
• Contributes 11% of bi‑weekly salary to the Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System (MTRS)

As an equal opportunity employer, Libertas Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.