Job Title: Mathematics Teacher - 8th Grade
Position Description : To motivate students in the application of mathematical understanding and encourage the application of solutions of practical problems.
To develop competence in basic mathematical skills and encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.
This position requires subject area expertise commonly associated with secondary teaching and instruction.
Directly related coursework and endorsement is required to perform problem analysis using prescribed principles, methods and concepts.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
Appropriate Michigan Teaching Certification
Highly Qualified as defined by NCLB
Endorsement Required: Mathematics (EX)
Our turnaround teacher will skillfully demonstrate:
Strong desire and ability to achieve outstanding student achievement results in a short amount of time
Ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic press and influence
Willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional and health needs are addressed
Ability to motivate students and influence their behaviors;
Capacity to hold ongoing instructional-specific conversations designed to focus conversations and efforts on improving student learning;
Collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learning;
Commitment to coordinate instruction within and across grade levels;
Aptitude to discuss subject specific content instruction and the drive to try out new ideas to improve student learning
Capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students
Competence to collect and analyze data to inform instructional decisions
Design and utilize formative assessments to modify and adjust instruction on a daily basis
Implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom to meet the needs of all students
Develop organized routines, communicate clear expectations, and grow a positive school culture
Build a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability
Ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support in the never ending quest to deliver the vision of high quality subject-specific instruction in every class period every day
A turnaround teacher has the confidence to lead and possesses the following competencies:
Prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change
Achieve results by taking initiative and reflecting and acting on lessons learned.
Maintain his/her drive for results by demonstrating persistence, directness, and the ability to monitor and plan ahead
Commit to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning
Skillfully challenging the status quo by thinking analytically and conceptually, as well as problem-solving
Selection Committee
Evaluated By: Building Principal
Salary Data: per EFE Contract.
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