Middle School Mathematics

Middle School Mathematics: 6^th or 7^th/8^th

JOB SUMMARY

The Middle School Mathematics position is a full-time 9.5-month position and reports directly to the Head of Middle School. Major responsibility of the position is to develop and execute teaching plans for assigned subjects and counsel with students and parents to meet subject objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Plan and execute developmentally appropriate units and lessons to meet subject objectives.
• Differentiate instruction for students based on ability and/or interest.
• Work and plan collaboratively with teaching team and department
• Collaborate with math departments in other divisions to create and enhance vertical alignment.
• Manage and monitor student learning.
• Assess student understanding regularly and use data to inform instruction.
• Act as the advisor for one section of students. Advisors serve as the point person for communication with the parents of the advisory students.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences at scheduled intervals and on an as needed basis.
• Assist with extra-curricular activities as assigned.
• Coordinate with other instructors and administration to develop the total child.
• Prepare course curriculum and materials, i.e.: Teaching and examination materials, articles, workbooks, manuals, etc.
• Adhere to Parish Episcopal “Characteristics of Effective Teaching.”
• Promote the school’s mission and philosophy.
• Prepare students for next grade level.
• Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) or other accrediting agencies.
• Perform assigned duties such as carpool and lunch duties.
• The use of technology in instruction is an expectation as well as being able to provide a basic level of support to students in a BYOD environment. Additionally, candidates should be proficient in utilizing technology for administrative functions including, but not limited to, grading, attendance, resource sharing, and communications.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Attends Staff Development Meetings
• Attends Chapel
• Attends Division Meetings
• Attends Department & Team Meetings
• Attends school events such as Middle School Night, Admission Open House, Fieldtrips/Class Trips

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree; relevant Master’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 years’ teaching experience

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Parish Episcopal School is actively seeking a full-time Middle School mathematics instructor. The position may require teaching sections across two grade levels. Sponsoring the Middle School MathCounts team may also be required. A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is preferred. A typical full-time position involves teaching five sections of classes and advising a group of students. Faculty members are also expected to be involved in student life activities outside of the classroom. In addition, faculty members are expected to attend class outings and class trips.

Candidate must have excellent communication skills and command of subject matter with tact in dealing with parents, other instructors, and children in school setting. Must have experience working with children and demonstrate desire to do the same. Maintaining classroom structure, exercising good judgment, and setting good examples for students, and complying with school standards as they relate to faculty conduct are essential. Outside of classroom instruction, all teachers will have other responsibilities including, but not limited to, lunchroom and carpool duties and field trip/class trip participation.

The School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All Employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume’, educational philosophy, and contact information for 3 professional contacts to employment@parish.org