Math Teacher-High School

Department: Mathematics

Job Title: Mathematics Teacher

Reports To: School Principal/Department Head

FLSA Status: Exempt (Unit A)

Summary: 

The Mathematics Teacher has direct and primary responsibility for planning and teaching 4 mathematics classes each meeting 3 times per week (1 65-minute and 2 75-minute blocks for each class, every week).  The position involves the implementation of all aspects of unit and lesson design (planning), lesson delivery (instruction), assessment and analysis of student progress, and communication with the adults in the lives of students (parents, guidance counselors, administrators, and support faculty).  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or a closely related field that includes advanced coursework in mathematics
• Massachusetts Mathematics Teaching License (9-12)
• Completion of a student teaching experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education
• At least one year of teaching experience beyond student teaching

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Prepare and deliver instructional lessons using a wide-variety of techniques
• Prepare and deliver instructional lessons that assist students in successfully learning course content 
• Make in the moment decisions based on assessment of student academic and social needs
• Design, administer and grade assessments
• Track student progress in learning course objectives
• Communicate verbally (in person and by phone) and in writing (via email or other means) with parents/guardians/other faculty regarding the progress, behavior and attendance of students
• Use a computer and other technology to support student learning in and out of the classroom (this may include maintaining an informational website for students and families)
• Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students
• Provide students with support (remediation and enrichment) using a variety of strategies
• Research and learn new and innovative ways to approach classroom content in the classroom
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, lesson and assessment design
• Supervise students in class and during study halls 
• Use an online system to record student attendance, midterm comments, term grades, and end of year grades
• Distribute textbooks and use an online database to track student textbooks
• Assist with the administration of school and state exams including midyear and final exams, MCAS, and others as needed
• Participate actively in faculty, department and team meetings
• Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.

Work Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a school environment during the school day, however there may be occasions for after school meetings (ex: Back to School Night).  Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear.  The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. 
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.