Middle School Math Teacher

Reports to: Principal • Status: Exempt • Itinerant location: 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, NY (Huber Hall)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree in content area preferred
• NYS Teaching Certification preferred
• Experience in classroom teaching preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills
• Ability to work with a diverse community

Pay

Starting salary: $48,500 (with Master’s Degree & Certification) • Annual raise: $1,500 • Salary range: $48,500 – $62,500

Benefits

• STRS retirement plan
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 403B retirement savings plan

Contract term: 10 months

Responsibilities

Instructional

• Manage classroom environment to promote student development
• Facilitate student learning and communicate progress
• Provide direct instruction and monitor student progress
• Align curriculum and stay current with teaching methodologies
• Provide students with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback
• Identify students who are academically at risk and execute effective intervention strategies
• Consistently use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices

Non-Instructional

• Mentor assigned teachers
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
• Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues
• Attend parent/teacher conferences and staff meetings
• Supervise field trips, school clubs, and activities
• Ensure classroom cleanliness and confidentiality of student information

Related Responsibilities

• Submit annual plans and implement school policies
• Participate in professional development and home visits
• Attend staff meetings and collaboration sessions
• Perform additional duties as directed

Supervisory Functions

Supervise support teachers, interns, and teacher aides as requested

Key Competencies

• Critical evaluation and problem-solving
• Planning and organizing
• Communication skills
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance
• Ethical practice

Mission Alignment

Promotes academic and social growth of students, enhances learning through effective instruction and classroom management, and supports professional development and collaboration among staff.