Math Teacher, Middle School Candidate Pool

Howard County Public School System; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

The Howard County Public School System seeks a Secondary Mathematics Teacher to join their team. This role involves establishing goals and creating engaging learning environments that support diverse student needs. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in education and meet Maryland State licensing requirements.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, this position is part of the HCEA bargaining unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of education.
• Meets the Maryland State Department of Education licensure requirements for Middle School Mathematics 4-9.
• Three previous years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional programs adhering to system-wide goals.
• Prepare effective daily lesson plans and documentation.
• Nurture a conducive learning environment for all students.
• Provide accommodation for students with disabilities and English Learners.

Skills

Effective questioning

Collaborative planning

Culturally responsive teaching

Student engagement strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Maryland licensure for Middle School Mathematics 4-9

Job description

Position Overview

Under the direction of the school principal and/or assistant principal, the Secondary mathematics teacher establishes clear goals for the mathematics that their students will learn and implements a progression of coherent activities and problems that align with those goals.

Secondary mathematics teachers use questioning effectively to assess and advance student understanding, provide opportunities for productive struggle, and facilitate discourse to foster conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. They use mathematical representations to support students’ learning and collect and use evidence of students’ thinking to modify and improve instruction. They know and use the cultural and linguistic resources of their students to create learning environments that build on and extend these resources, ensuring that learning relates to students’ sense of mathematical identity. They work collaboratively with colleagues to plan instruction, solve common challenges, and provide mutual support as they take collective responsibility for student learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of education.
• Meets the Maryland State Department of Education licensure requirements for Middle School Mathematics 4‑9.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three previous years of teaching experience.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Prepare, document, and effectively implement appropriate daily lesson plans for classes assigned, based upon HCPSS curricula, and aligned to the Understanding by Design framework, to achieve appropriate learning outcomes.
• Develop and nurture a learning environment that is conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and learning outcomes.
• Establish learning objectives consistent with student needs, requirements of the HCPSS curriculum framework, and knowledge of student growth and development.
• Create a classroom environment that supports student engagement in the learning process, promotes academic language development and student discourse, and enables each student to achieve academic success.
• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities and English Learners; refer students for appropriate specialized support as needed.
• Plan for and utilize instructional methods, accommodations, resources, and evaluation techniques that motivate and enable each student to achieve the applicable learning objectives.
• Provide input when necessary to student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and EL Accommodation Plans.
• Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, HCPSS policy and administrative regulation.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing conduct.
• Develop norms of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Communicate performance, successes, and opportunities for improvement to students and families; provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Make provisions for being available to students and families for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Plan and oversee purposeful assignments for paraeducators, student assistants, and/or classroom volunteers.
• Plan and collaborate with co‑teachers including special education and ESOL educators; provide non‑evaluative input on paraeducator and/or student assistants’ job performance as requested.
• Establish relationships with administrators, curricular office staff, colleagues, students, families, and the school community that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
• Appraise his/her own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness.
• Participate in and share responsibility for the safe and orderly operation of schools; attend staff meetings, district professional learning, events, and serve on staff committees when required or requested under reasonable terms.

Employment Information

This is a 10‑month per year position in the Howard County Educators Association (HCEA) employee bargaining unit. The current salary range for this position is on the 10‑Month Teacher salary scale. Placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA Master Agreement, which considers relevant prior experience. The position is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Benefits

HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Information about additional benefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreement for employees in this bargaining unit.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Professional references will be contacted prior to any offer of employment. Candidates will be required to provide references from current and recent supervisors. All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review. Some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing. Applicants must provide documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E‑Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. The Howard County Public School System is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. All employment decisions are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, family medical history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.