Math Support Teacher - Ottoson Middle School

Arlington High School; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington High School seeks a Math Support Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year to support Grade 7 students facing challenges in mathematics. The ideal candidate should be certified in middle school mathematics and have a strong background in differentiated instruction and data-driven teaching practices.

Benefits

New teacher induction program with mentoring

Qualifications

• Five or more years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Deep knowledge of current curriculums and state frameworks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians about student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of math support classes.
• Collaborate with other teachers and support staff.
• Connect regularly with math support teachers across grades.

Skills

Collaboration

Differentiating Instruction

Data Analysis

MTSS Knowledge

UDL Knowledge

Education

Relevant grade-level mathematics teacher certification

Job description

The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.

The Ottoson Middle School is looking for an enthusiastic educator to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year. We are looking for an educator certified in Middle School Mathematics to be a Math Support Teacher for Grade 7 Students.

POSITION GOAL:

Middle school math support is a Tier II elective course for general and special education students identified as having particular challenges in math. It's goal it to reinforce concepts taught in the student's daily math class.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Relevant grade-level mathematics teacher certification, (Mathematics, 6-8)

Five or more years of successful classroom teaching experience

Deep knowledge of current curriculums and state frameworks

Content and pedagogical understanding of middle school mathematics

Experience differentiating mathematics instruction for all learners

Strong knowledge and understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with teachers, coaches, staff, and leadership

Experience communicating with parents/guardians about how children learn mathematics

Experience with effective use of student data

Ability to analyze data and familiarity with spreadsheets

Ability to discuss aggregated and disaggregated student learning data with teachers, coaches, and leadership

Ability to weave intervention into classroom instruction and maintain communication with classroom teachers.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach multiple sections of math support classes, where students are scheduled into the support class two of the four day cycle

Coteach a small group math class

Provide push-in support for a block of the day during one semester.

Support the development and teaching of a math enrichment elective to occur during one block during one semester

Primarily work with students on developing their understanding of mathematics through their strength

Collaboratewith other teachers and support staff.

Connect regularly with:

Role-alike math support teachers across grades 6-8

The Middle School Mathematics Coach

The k-12 Director of Mathematics and Computer Science

Designated school principal/assistant principal

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Arlington has a well established new teacher induction program with mentoring throughout the school year.

Salary and Benefits are consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Arlington School Committee and the Arlington Education Association.

The Salary Schedule is on our website. Salary placement is based on Education and Experience.

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.