Grade 6-7 Math Teacher: Collaborative & Equity-Driven

Portland Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking a Math Teacher for King Middle School in Portland, ME. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to equitable teaching practices, collaborates with colleagues, and can teach to high standards in a heterogeneous classroom.

Experience with Illustrative Mathematics and multilingual learners is preferred. Under the supervision of the school Principal, the Math Teacher designs instruction, monitors student outcomes, communicates with families, and maintains

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree preferred.
• ESOL experience or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• implementing state learning standards and PPS curricula and assessments to give all students access to rigorous and engaging grade-level work
• Collaborating with colleagues to improve student outcomes through analysis of student work, adjustments in instruction, and shared teaching strategies
• Managing behavior in a way that aligns to school-wide expectations and protocols, and is clear, consistent, equitable, and student-centered
• Establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify

Skills

Equitable teaching practices

Collaboration

High standards

Multilingual Learners experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree preferred

ESOL endorsement preferred

Job description

Portland Public Schools is seeking a Math Teacher for King Middle School in Portland, ME. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to equitable teaching practices, collaborates with colleagues, and can teach to high standards in a heterogeneous classroom.

Experience with Illustrative Mathematics and multilingual learners is preferred. Under the supervision of the school Principal, the Math Teacher designs instruction, monitors student outcomes, communicates with families, and maintains