Middle School Math Teacher - Grade 7

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the team lead/elite teacher, the PSOE Classroom Teacher is responsible for direct instruction through curriculum implementation, lesson planning, data disaggregation, and classroom management. Additional responsibilities include maintaining compliance with individual student Education Plans, Section 504 Plans, etc. They will ensure operational and functional knowledge of best practices in education, state and federal education law, FERPA and FAPE law, parent relations, behavioral management, documenting and reporting, and process-driven accountability.

Curriculum

• Possess proficient understanding of integrated projects based instruction
• Possess proficient understanding and use of the Core Knowledge Sequence Math Teachers
• Understand the strands, processes, and vocabulary of Everyday Mathematics
• Understand math content through senior-level math courses
• Keep current with trends, pedagogy, issues, and topics of importance in mathematics education
• Have sufficient content knowledge to be comfortable with open-ended math content in which students are actively learning math through exploration and problem solving

Instructional Methods

• Provides direct instruction in whole-class, small group, and individual settings
• Utilizes data-driven instruction and PSOE educational frameworks to ensure delivery of standards-driven instruction to all students
• Completes assessments, grading, planning, and conferences with students, staff, and families within appropriate timelines

Supporting Students with Exceptional Needs

• Ensures appropriate classroom implementation of BIP’s, FBA’s, IEP’s and 504 programs
• Completes any additional reporting as requested by Special Education Director or counselor
• Develops and maintains regular family communication and community partnerships
• Completes reports and follow-up documentation as required by administration
• Keeps updated and documented cumulative folders as ongoing case files for all current students

Team Collaboration and Leadership

• Serves on school and/or community committees
• Sets and achieves strategic objectives
• Absorbs all roles as delegated for a variety of school functions for the purpose of managing the team workload more efficiently
• Utilizes effective systems as delegated to troubleshoot problems, track progress, and regularly evaluate workflow components, so as to measure progress in a way that can be effectively communicated to the team lead/elite teacher

Program Planning and Management

• Contributes to the organization's mission and reflects the priorities of the school
• Assists in the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects

Human Resources Planning and Management

• Establishes a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations including FERPA, FAPE, Section 504, and Special Education