Teacher, Math HS

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** DEPARTMENT:  Mathematics
**** STATUS:
** Exempt, School Year, Full Time
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* REPORTS TO:

** School Principal
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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** Math Teachers at Chavez are highly effective, dedicated educators committed to fostering mathematical excellence and student growth. They create a rigorous and supportive learning environment where students develop problem-solving skills, mathematical reasoning, and confidence in their abilities. Math Teachers are responsible for engaging instruction, student achievement, and collaboration with colleagues, administrators, and families to ensure student success.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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** 1. Classroom Instruction & Student Engagement (70%)
*** Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision
* Develop and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
* Thoughtfully plan daily lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary
* Develops instructional plans that are engaging, rigorous and ensure all students achieve mastery of the stated learning objectives
* Demonstrate strong content knowledge
* Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding
* Lessons and assignments are rigorous and demand that students think critically.
* Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
* Consistently use assessment data to drive instruction and plan activities.
* Be accountable for students’ academic growth and increase each individual student’s achievement
* Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment
* Establishes high academic and behavior expectations for every student
* Fosters respectful interactions between and among students and staff.
* Collaborate and engage with peers and administrators to improve instructional practice and achieve student learning goals.
* Provide additional instruction and support to students outside of content area to achieve school-wide goals and address student needs
* Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback
* Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, professional development and school-wide functions
* Invest parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication
* Perform additional duties as assigned
** 2. Public Policy & Fellowship Integration (20%)
*** Work with the Public Policy Manager to implement high-quality instruction in the Mathematics course, ensuring alignment with Chavez’s mission and academic standards.
* Facilitate meaningful discussions and analysis of public policy topics, helping students connect their research to real-world issues.
* Assist in the planning and execution of public policy events, including Symposium, Professionalism Day, and other school-wide initiatives, that enhance student learning and presentation skills.
* Collaborate with the Public Policy Manager to ensure all students are placed in appropriate fellowship experiences that align with their research interests and career aspirations.
* Monitor student progress in fellowships, providing academic support and reflection opportunities to ensure a meaningful learning experience.###
** 3. Curriculum Development & School-Wide Collaboration (10%)
*** Engage in consistent reflection and review of curriculum and programs to best meet Chavez’s annual goals and mission.
* Analyze classroom data and student work to drive continuous improvement and celebrate academic growth.
* Attend all required staff meetings, professional development…