Upper School Math Teacher

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Math Teacher in the Upper School works in a collaborative environment, planning and cooperating with all colleagues and administration toward a common goal: to effectively support our students to embody the tenets of the Portrait of the Graduate.

This position could involve teaching various courses spanning from Algebra I to Calculus. The course load encompasses all levels of mathematics, including college preparatory, Honors and AP. In addition, this position will serve as an advisor for 7-10 students and moderate a co-curricular activity or student/school club, and could include Department Chair responsibilities.

The teacher will:
1) embrace diverse learning approaches that reach a range of learners,
2) aim to use a cross-curricular, transdisciplinary approach,
3) actively seek collaborative approaches with teachers within and outside the department,
4) be proactive in setting up a student-centered classroom environment that goes beyond the lecture format, and
5) utilize 21st-century pedagogical approaches to instruction for a significant portion of class time.

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated by the teacher schedule distributed by the Principal. Creates and executes lesson plans specific to respective grade levels.
• Inspires students through enthusiasm for course content and student growth.
• Prepares for assigned classes by creating robust lesson plans that align with the course curriculum designated by the Department Chair and/or School.
• Provides a detailed course syllabus.
• Develops and maintains a safe and inviting classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Aligns instruction to a standards-based unit plan/scope and sequence.
• Utilizes supplied materials/unit plans as well as supplemental materials and projects/units to enhance the student learning experience.
• Demonstrates proficiency through careful lesson planning and content expertise.
• Utilizes various assessment tools to evaluate student learning, including formative and summative assessment.
• Achieves a balance between instructional and assessment time that prioritizes authentic learning.
• Continually assesses curriculum and teaching to ensure inclusiveness for ability, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic sensitivity.
• Reviews assessment data at the departmental level to inform instructional strategies.
  
  Uses data to make decisions for students requiring more advancement and/or remediation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of students’ strengths, challenges, and learning styles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Attends Graduation, Back to School Nights, Conferences, Open Houses, school-sponsored extracurricular events, pep rallies, assemblies, community meetings, special events, etc., and serves as chaperone, as required.
• Demonstrates support of students through attendance at social and extracurricular events across divisions.
• Serves as a positive ambassador for Ursuline Academy in the community.
• Demonstrates a willingness to serve the school community with time and talents in activities outside of the classroom.
• Assists in upholding and supporting school rules.

• Maintains an updated course page and accurate, up-to-date student records.
• Posts major assignments/assessments on the Test Calendar at least one week before the due date.
• Writes specific, individual, and constructive comments on report cards/progress reports
• Actively communicates with students and families within 24 hours when students’ performance is of concern.
• Completes and logs at least one phone call or email per week to parents that details specific observations of a student’s exhibition of the Portrait of an Ursuline Graduate and/or academic performance.
• Responds to any parent communication within one business day and documents phone communication with a follow-up email.
• Posts grades to the online grade book in a timely manner.

• Exhibits expertise in the curricular area(s) by remaining up-to-date on research and trends, attending professional development opportunities when needed.
• Models professional qualities of discretion, confidentiality, and respect through…