Middle School Math Teacher - Inspire & Elevate Student Skills

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 59,491 - 105,164; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools invites applications for a Mathematics Teacher. The successful candidate will hold Massachusetts licensure and a Bachelor's degree with a Mathematics major or minor and will teach math to secondary pupils following approved curricula.

The role includes using instructional aids, adapting instruction for individuals and small groups, and engaging with parents on student progress; collaborating with staff on curriculum and student support; and participating in professional

Qualifications

• Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure
• Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in Mathematics

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the School Committee, and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluates each pupil's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
• Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics, and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Participates in curriculum and other development programs.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematics teams, and participates in faculty meetings.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the School Department and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators' Association and the Fall River School Committee.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics

Massachusetts Licensure

Job description

Fall River Public Schools invites applications for a Mathematics Teacher. The successful candidate will hold Massachusetts licensure and a Bachelor's degree with a Mathematics major or minor and will teach math to secondary pupils following approved curricula.

The role includes using instructional aids, adapting instruction for individuals and small groups, and engaging with parents on student progress; collaborating with staff on curriculum and student support; and participating in professional