Secondary Math Teacher

About The Accelerated Schools

The Accelerated Schools, located just south of Downtown Los Angeles, serves a vibrant community of over 1,700 TK–12 students. We are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college, career, and life. Our approach blends innovation, equity, and compassion, creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future.

Instructional Approach

• Incorporates research-based practices such as project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring.
• Students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals, and faculty support students in monitoring their progress.

Behavior Support

• Embraces Restorative Practices and Circles to build community and empower students.
• Supports students in developing positive habits and learning from their mistakes.

Mission & Commitment to Equity

The Accelerated Schools aims to graduate students prepared for success at the university and career of their choice, who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees. Educational equity is continuously implemented to be culturally responsive and honor all voices.

Job Summary

The Secondary Math Teacher will plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction, using a variety of strategies, resources, and assessments to meet diverse student needs and promote critical thinking, autonomy, and engagement. They will establish a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment by implementing Positive Behavior Supports, Restorative Practices, school-wide expectations, and appropriate de-escalation strategies while ensuring students' rights are respected. They will collaborate with colleagues, engage in ongoing professional learning, communicate regularly with families, and complete additional duties as assigned by school administrators.

What You Will Do

Instructional Planning and Delivery

• Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging instruction aligned to the school's instructional model and driven by applicable standards.
• Incorporate a variety of strategies and resources to respond to students' diverse needs and interests, including prescribed educational software and curriculum.
• Facilitate learning experiences that promote autonomy, interaction, and student choice.
• Engage students in problem-solving, critical thinking, and meaning-making.

Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction

• Design and administer assessments, and use assessment data to refine curricula and inform instruction and intervention.

Classroom Culture, Behavior & Student Safety

• Implement Positive Behavior Support strategies and Restorative Practices to develop a safe and nurturing classroom community.
• Reinforce school-wide rules, policies, and expectations in and outside of the classroom.
• Ensure the rights of all students are observed and protected through appropriate and respectful communication, proper de-escalation techniques, and the use of nonviolent crisis intervention strategies when required.

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicate frequently with students' families through multiple means, including progress reports, conferences, family events, phone calls.

Collaboration & Professional Learning

• Collaborate with colleagues, including teachers, administrators, and instructional coaches.
• Engage in ongoing learning through regular professional development and collaboration, including grade-level, department, and PLC meetings.

Professional Responsibilities

• Complete other duties as directed by school administrators.

Our Ideal Teammate

• Deeply mission-driven and believes Accelerated can and will meet audacious goals.
• Believes diversity drives innovation and actively fosters inclusive environments.
• Reflects on how decisions advance equity and inclusion and works in partnership with students, families, and community.
• Takes ownership of actions and impact, reflecting, seeking feedback, adjusting as needed, and holding oneself accountable for results.
• Values relationships and builds trust through integrity, transparency, and follow-through.
• Engages in honest, two-way dialogue grounded in empathy and humility.
• Believes learning happens through dialogue, not monologue, listens actively, elevates diverse voices, seeks understanding, even in moments of conflict.
• Is a strategic, outcomes-oriented problem solver, prioritizes effectively, anticipates challenges, and adapts strategies to drive meaningful results.
• Believes in continuous growth for oneself and others, celebrates wins, owns mistakes, seeks coaching and feedback, supports teammates in developing their skills and impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: California Single Subject Mathematics teaching credential or hold a University Intern Credential, Provisional Internship Permit, or Short Term Staff Permit in the required content with English Learner Authorization (required).
• Preferred qualifications: Spanish Bilingual.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary range $66,310-$119,412 (Plus an annual $10,000 retention bonus).
• The Accelerated Schools (TAS) accepts up to 35 years of prior years of experience where the employee worked full-time as a certificated employee for a minimum of 75% of the school year.
• Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Coverage.
• CA State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS).
• New Teachers Induction Program Reimbursement.

To Apply:

Please visit Paycom to complete the application. Attach resume and a letter of interest.

Contact:

If you have questions about this position, please contact: humanresources@accelerated.org

The Accelerated Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any student, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.