Dynamic Middle School Math Teacher

ELMWOOD PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT; Middle School; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

ELMWOOD PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Middle School Mathematics Teacher to develop students' mathematical understanding and applications. The role emphasizes building concepts, problem-solving, and a strong connection between theory and real world use.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess progress, and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs while maintaining classroom management and parent communication.

Qualifications

• Certification/License: State Certification as a Mathematics Education Teacher.
• Bachelor’s degree in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Experience: Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers mathematics curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in mathematics, including concepts such as real and imaginary numbers, formulas, calculations and geometry, and promotes creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of mathematics to everyday existence and problem-solving.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district and state standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Skills

Knowledge of current teaching methods

Differentiated instruction

Mathematics subject knowledge

Data analysis & action plans

Computer usage in education

Effective communication with students/

Collaboration with staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

ELMWOOD PARK BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Middle School Mathematics Teacher to develop students' mathematical understanding and applications. The role emphasizes building concepts, problem-solving, and a strong connection between theory and real world use.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess progress, and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs while maintaining classroom management and parent communication.