Math Teacher, Middle School 4-9 2026-2027 School Year

Akron Public Schools; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Public Schools in Akron, OH, seeks a Math Teacher for Middle School grades 4-9 (190 days). Starting salary $48,967.10, with extended time possible before or after the school year and compensation at the extended time rate.

This role requires Ohio 4-9 licensure in Math, active participation in professional development, collaboration with students, families and community partners, and the use of technology and evidence-based practices to raise achievement.

Qualifications

• Ohio 4-9 license in Math required.
• Participation in professional development (PD) required.
• Engage community and business partners in curriculum development and student products.
• Assists all students to meet or exceed state standards and learning goals.
• Delivers differentiated instruction and uses technology to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance each student’s learning.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners.
• Use technology to develop student knowledge and skills and to assess progress.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and district policy.
• Collaborate with building principal and staff to lead school improvement efforts.
• Engage families and partners to support student success.

Education

Ohio 4-9 licensure in Math

Job description

Posting Opens August 26, 2026 Posting Closes September 25, 2026

The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for a Math Teacher, Middle School 4-9, Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 days), Starting Salary $48,967.10. Extended time may be required before and/or after the school year for this position which would be compensated at the hourly extended time rate. Collective Bargaining Unit AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position.

For further information, please contact Michelle Marquess-Kearns, Executive Director of School Leadership, at 330-761-7948.

QUALIFICATIONS - Required

• Valid State of Ohio 4-9 licensure in Math;

Position Description

• Must participate in Professional Development (PD);
• Engage community and business partners to be incorporated as a resource in curriculum development and student products.
• Assists all students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards;
• Plans and delivers learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student; shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor;
• Designs authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills and literacies, through, but not limited to, collaboration, problembased learning, inquiry, and integration of curriculum;
• Assists in the planning for intervention and remediation in the areas of math, science and literacy for all students who have not mastered the content standards and implement appropriately;
• Develops and implements differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth;
• Uses technology to develop student content knowledge and skills so students know how to learn, think critically, solve problems, use information, communicate, innovate, create and collaborate;
• Uses continuous, authentic and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence-based and use them to improve instruction and student learning and for feedback, including progress reports;
• Be flexible, resourceful, innovative and can effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal;
• Creates a classroom environment that incorporates Partners' staff members as an ongoing presence and is conducive to learning, fosters engagement, self-motivation, student self-direction and positive social interaction;
• Provides learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the students;
• Serves as a student advisor in the student advisory program;
• Works with students on service-learning projects in advisory groups;
• Works closely with students and parents as partners to guide students through school and future education and career choices;
• Models the teaching expectations that students are to accomplish;
• Uses evidence-based and best practices to inform instruction and to work with colleagues;
• Contributes and participates in public presentations;
• Maximizes opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students;
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behaviors and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• Attends staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required;
• Works closely with the building principal to collaboratively lead the school through a shared decision-making process;
• Uses electronic tools for grading, both in New Tech applications and district applications;
• Reports to and is supervised by the building principal.

If you require any special services (such as interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Resources at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").