High School Math Teacher
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Job summary
Tapestry Charter School in Buffalo, NY is seeking a High School Math Teacher to guide students toward mastery of grade-level mathematics through rigorous, real-world learning experiences.
The role emphasizes collaboration with a coach, data-driven instruction, and active family engagement. A 10-month, exempt schedule and full-time status support ongoing professional growth in a vibrant school community.
Qualifications
- Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades/subject area.
- Knowledge of state and national standards for mathematics.
Responsibilities
- Lead students to achieve dramatic learning gains in mathematics.
- Create a safe classroom environment and reinforce school norms.
- Use data from assessments to inform instruction and adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintain strong communication with families and coaches.
- Attend campus and coach meetings to ensure effective instructional program.
Skills
Education
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Job description
- Strengthen our school community by investing students and families in our shared values (Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility and Respect).
- Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students by implementing Tapestry's approach to social emotional learning and restorative practices.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by building strong relationships; establishing and enforcing classroom and school norms; and implementing intentional systems and routines that maximize learning.
- Encourage parent and community involvement by keeping families informed of classroom activities and units of study and by promptly returning phone calls and emails from families
- Conduct Student Led Conferences twice per year to ensure strong relationships with families and intentional communication about the progress of each of our students.
- Attend and participate in school events to help build strong trusting relationships with students and families.
- Intellectually prepare to deliver high-quality lessons to students by analyzing appropriate resources (such as the school's curriculum) and collaborating with their coach.
- Utilize data from student observations as well as summative and formative assessments to inform instruction.
- Adjust instruction as needed to meet the unique needs of students, including by adjusting to different student learning styles and to support all students to attain mastery of grade level standards.
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
- Attend all required campus meetings and coach meetings to ensure the implementation of an effective instructional program for our students and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Tapestry Charter School mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
- A commitment to exemplifying Tapestry's core values (Perseverance, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility).
- An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students.
- An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them.
- An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, school environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, best practices in the area of mathematics education.
- Familiarity with applicable state and national standards for the teaching of mathematics.
- Familiarity with the Expeditionary Learning model.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
- Proficient in working with computers, including commonly used software like Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Excel.
- Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades/subject area.
- At least one prior year of successful teaching experience, preferably at a school serving a similar population of students or a school implementing similar academic models.
Work is performed primarily in a classroom environment, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion including walking, bending, standing. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers to complete typing, filing, and data entry. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Position requires talking, walking, driving, speaking and comprehension of complex matters.
The above job description is not a contractual or binding document; it is provided as a guide to the types of duties required to be undertaken. Duties may vary from time to time and this description is subject to review. Modifications will be made as needed to support changes in the business climate and requirements.
65 Great Arrow Ave. Buffalo, NY 14216
41670.00
89393.00
Y
Full time
Department of Human Resources
hr@tapestryschool.org
www.tapestryschool.org/careers
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