Math: High School

About the role

Spectrum High School is a grade 6-12 college prep charter school located in Elk River, MN. We are seeking a full-time High School Math Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

Responsibilities

• Plans instruction and other student support activities, including the establishment of overall goals and priorities, lesson plans, classroom activities and daily lesson plans, as applicable to the teacher's particular assignment.
• Reviews, selects, and modifies materials and resources consistent with instructional objectives and students' participation so that lesson plans and instructional materials developed are consistent with School District/department goals and objectives.
• Provides instruction to students in a manner which incorporates essential elements of instruction, i.e., teaching specific objectives, teaching at appropriate levels of difficulty, including methods of extending students' thinking, uses techniques to monitor student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly, and correctly employs various principles of learning so that classroom instruction effectively meets the needs of students consistent with School District objectives.
• Establishes behavior expectations and maintains student control in the classroom, on school premises, and/or in school activities by communicating expectations for appropriate behavior.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences. Maintains grade book to demonstrate student strengths, weaknesses, and/or problems that the student may be experiencing in the classroom so that parents are informed of student's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and progress.
• Collaborates with other middle/high school and district professional staff regarding the needs of students by communicating accurately, preserving confidentiality of information, and sharing best teaching practices and new teaching techniques or procedures available so that effective professional work relationships properly meet the needs of students.
• Develops student tests and evaluates results. Determines student grades for instructional units and reports grades to parents at School District assigned time.
• Develops and maintains adequate knowledge of the subject(s) taught or support service rendered and demonstrates an understanding of how the subject(s) or support services fit into the overall School District and department philosophy, objectives, and curriculum in order to maintain professional competency in assigned subject matters.
• Pursues professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills and continually identifies professional needs and develops strategies to meet these needs so that there is optimum professional growth and development of teaching skills.
• Records and maintains proper records in order to provide accurate information.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related field from an accredited institution.
• At least three years of teaching experience at the high school level.
• Strong knowledge of current educational theories and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Experience with technology integration in the classroom.
• Passion for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Spectrum High School offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Contact Information

Please direct all inquiries to: Mark Leland, mleland@spectrumhighschool.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spectrum High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.