Middle School Math Teacher

Anchorage School District; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Middle School Math Teacher to inspire and educate young minds in a dynamic classroom setting. This role involves creating a flexible and supportive learning environment, developing engaging lesson plans, and fostering a love for mathematics among students. The ideal candidate will have a valid teaching certificate and a strong educational philosophy that values diverse learning styles. Join a collaborative team that values growth and development, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of students in a vibrant community. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of education in Anchorage.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate required for this position.
• Degree in Mathematics or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive educational environment for students.
• Develop lesson plans and assess student progress.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Educational philosophy

Technology integration

Education

Valid Alaska teaching certificate

Degree in Mathematics or related field

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Position Type:
Teacher Middle School/Math Teacher

Date Posted:
3/3/2025

Location:
HANSHEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

Date Available:
08/11/2025

Bargaining Unit: AEA

Work Year: 182 days, 12 contract payments

FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE

Salary: B00/00 - B72/20 ($56,823-$100,155) DOE

Job Summary
Classroom teachers create a flexible and supportive education program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher provides instruction at an appropriate grade level while establishing an effective rapport with students as well as parents and staff members. In accordance with each student’s ability, teachers motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation. The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal.

Job Requirements
The following are required:

1. A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.
2. Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
1. a posted degree in the content area of this position;
2. a posted minor in the content area of this position;
3. passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position;
4. a certificate endorsement in the content area of this position.

Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate:

1. Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
2. Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
4. Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time, and assessment.
5. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
6. Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
7. Knows the teacher's content area and how to teach it.
8. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
9. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
10. Has the ability to use current technology to enhance instruction.
11. Has the ability to use technology for record-keeping and research.
12. Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
13. Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
14. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
15. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
16. Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and contributing members.
17. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
18. Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student's work.
19. Supervises student environment, students, and volunteers.
20. Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
21. Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
22. Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.

Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities, and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).

This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.