High School Special Education Math Teacher with Impact

gboe; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Garfield Board of Education in Garfield, NJ seeks a Mathematics Teacher to develop students' skills in basic and advanced math, apply real-world problem solving, and align instruction with district goals.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, lesson planning, assessment, managing diverse learners, communicating with parents, and maintaining records. NJ certification required; Masters preferred.

Qualifications

• New Jersey State Certification as a Mathematics Education Teacher.
• New Jersey State Certification Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped.

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, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut 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

Math teaching

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Parent communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Student information systems

Educational technology

Job description

Garfield Board of Education in Garfield, NJ seeks a Mathematics Teacher to develop students' skills in basic and advanced math, apply real-world problem solving, and align instruction with district goals.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, lesson planning, assessment, managing diverse learners, communicating with parents, and maintaining records. NJ certification required; Masters preferred.