High School Math SpEd Teacher $7,500 Sign On Bonus
21 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionDescription: Sign On Bonus $7,500 High School Math SpEd Teacher 2024-2025 Classification Exempt, 10-Month Employee Reports to High School Principal Overview Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is seeking certified, or on the pathway to, and experienced Math teachers to provide instruction to our high school students. Under the general supervision of the Principal, Math teachers work collaboratively with other teachers within their department and across other content areas. Responsibilities Content Knowledge and Planning • Exhibit an understanding of and skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught, • Demonstrate an ability to make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student, • Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities, • Develop unit and lesson plans that are clear, logical, and sequential aligned to standards and regents exams, when appropriate, • Link present content/skills with past and future learning experiences, • Effectively use various instructional strategies (e.g., modeling, cooperative learning, collaboration, and reading and writing in the content areas) to differentiate learning for all students, • Effectively use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning, • Monitor students’ understanding of the lesson and adjusts teaching when appropriate, • Maximize student learning by providing opportunities for all learners to participate actively and successfully, • Explain content and demonstrates skills in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all students, • Use results of a variety of assessments to monitor and modify instruction as needed, • Effectively use both teacher-made and standardized tests, as appropriate, to measure student performance, • Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment, • Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress to make effective instructional decisions, • Continuously monitor students’ progress before, during, and after instruction, and provides meaningful feedback, • Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication, • Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures for the lesson to the students, • Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect and active listening, • Model concern for students’ emotional and physical well being, • Seek and maintains positive interactions with students in all school settings, • Enforce the school’s student behavior policies while investing students in the classroom community, • Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and parents, • Actively monitor student behavior and provides feedback in a constructive manner to students and parents, • Create a physical setting and establishes routines that promote learning and minimize disruption, • Structure transitions in an efficient and constructive manner, • Work cooperatively with a co-teacher and all colleagues for the benefit of students, • Maintain a professional appearance following the school’s dress code policy, • Interact with colleagues and students in an ethical and professional manner, • Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations., • Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems, and maintain confidentiality, • Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner, • Participate in professional growth activities including conferences, workshops, course work and committees or membership in professional organizations, • Explore and apply knowledge and information about new or improved methods of instruction and related issues, • Identify areas of personal strength and weakness and seek improvement of skills and professional performance, • Initiate communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or problems in a timely manner, • Respond promptly to parental concerns and encourage parental involvement within the school, • Interact with parents and the community by providing useful information regarding the school, • Work cooperatively with community members in carrying our school and community sponsored functions, • Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, sharing teaching insights and coordinating student learning, • Plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program, • Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range achievement levels, • demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills, • Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting, • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in Education or Math preferred, • NYS certification in Math preferred, • At least 2 years prior teaching experience in high school preferred, • Demonstrated success working in non-traditional and/or urban school settings, • Excellent oral and written communication skills None Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time 10-month position. The regular hours and workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in addition to any special events to which all staff are expected to attend. Salary Range $70,000 - $110,000 annually (Based on Experience) Travel Minimum to no travel required EEO Statement Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Requirements:
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