Mathematics Teacher

Utica City School District Mission and Vision

The Utica City School District's mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well-rounded, with knowledge, skills, and character to be productive members of society. The District's vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.

The Utica City School District serves a community of approximately 64,500 city residents in an urban and multi-cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9,644 students in its 13 schools Proctor High School, Donovan Middle School, JFK Middle School and 10 elementary schools. The District's greatest asset is its diversity, with more than 50 languages spoken and 16% of students being English language learners.

The District's elementary schools integrate a vibrant curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas, aligning with the New York State Learning Standards. The District is also investing in the realignment of math goals, instruction and curriculum to focus on research-based best practices in mathematics that are proven to increase student performance outcomes. In all subject areas, there is an understanding that developing foundational skills will support students in bridging gaps in learning.

Students are provided with a well-rounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.

The focus at the District's middle schools is to ensure that students are provided with equitable opportunities to successfully transition from elementary to high school. Both middle schools offer opportunities for students to succeed at every learning level, with dedicated classes for English Language Learners and students with disabilities, as well as honors/advanced studies. The Family and Career Sciences and Technology programs have incorporated science, technology, engineering and math topics into each curriculum to help prepare students for the Career and Technical Education opportunities available at the high school.

Proctor High School provides numerous avenues for students to achieve the District's vision. This is accomplished through supportive and adaptive special education and English language learner programming, a robust honors and Advanced Placement curriculum, and partnerships with post-secondary institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Syracuse University's Project Advance. The District most recently embarked upon a groundbreaking initiative working with community and business partners to create innovative Career and Technical Education programming for its high school students.

Proctor's Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC), music, art and drama programs, along with numerous extracurricular activities and athletics, offer additional avenues to showcase students' talents and interests and support them throughout their school experience.

A math teacher's job is to help students understand mathematical concepts and apply them to solve problems. Mathematics teachers also teach students how to think hypothetically, analyze cause and effect, and verify solutions. Teachers of all disciplines play a critical role in helping students to build and expand reading and critical thinking skills.

Lesson planning:
Create lesson plans that meet the needs of all students

Teaching:
Deliver engaging lessons that help students understand mathematical concepts

Grading:
Grade assignments, quizzes, tests, and final exams

Student support:
Provide extra help to students who need it

Communication:
Communicate with students, parents, and other staff

Assessment:
Evaluate student performance and monitor progress

Professional development:
Meet state requirements for professional development

Classroom management:
Create a safe and positive learning environment

Curriculum:
Use curriculum resources that reflect the students' diverse backgrounds

Ability to explain mathematical concepts to students

Ability to represent abstract concepts in concrete ways

Passion for math and teaching

Ability to work well with students and colleagues

The starting salary ranges from $43,138 (without a master's degree) to $97,377 (with master's degree). Consideration of additional compensation may be given for graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor's or master's degree and for years of certified experience. The current Utica Teachers' Association contract salary range, depending on years of teaching and level of education, reaches a maximum salary of $113,252 for the  school year.

Additionally, teachers are afforded the opportunity to earn above base salary if they choose to participate in extended learning time programs, additional class coverages, summer programming opportunities, act as club advisors and/or coaches.

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