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HS Math Teacher

Orenda Education
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POSITION:  HS MATH TEACHER
REPORTS TO:  HEAD OF SECTION/PRINCIPAL
FLSA STATUS:  EXEMPT POSITION
SALARY RANGE:   $57,000-$70,222 Annually (DOE)
WORK DAYS:      187  
LOCATION:      GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
STIPENDS: One time sign on Math stipend of $2000 to be paid at the end of the school year prorated. 
 
POSITION SUMMARY: 
Provide students with rigorous learning activities and experiences in the academic subject and grade assigned to help students develop competencies and skills to be successful in post-secondary education.
  
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work collaboratively with other members of campus and district staff to determine instructional goals and objectives and serve the needs of all students.
  • Use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
  • Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  • Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
  • Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
  • Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
  • Prepares and provides instruction based on accommodations as outlined in the student’s IEP.
  • Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
  • Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  • Report and communicate student progress to parents.
  • Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
  • Be a positive role model for students.
  • Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
  • Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
  • Attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as assigned.
  • Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
  • Participates in all continuing professional development and relevant ARD meetings.
  • Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required.
  • Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
  • Promotes and contributes to campus-wide initiatives including AVID.
  • Protects confidentiality of students and their families.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities.
  • Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
  • Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district.
  • Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:
 
Knowledge of:

  • Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instructing student in the subject and grade level assigned.
  • Strong knowledge of developing curriculum and along with integrating technology into daily instruction. 

 Ability to:

  • Design, develop, and implement subject area curriculum that is based on best practices.
  • Provide effective and innovative learning experiences for students at a college preparatory level.
  • Provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.

 Experience:

  • Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or other applicable field/volunteer work.

 Education:  

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
  • Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements; Math 8-12 or 7-12 including ESL

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting. 
  • Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties.  
  • Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds. 
  • Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress.


BENEFITS: Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums
We offer a comprehensive package of benefit options, including:

  • Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Telehealth
  • Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and  Accident Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • 403b and 457b Investment Plans
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
  • Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
  • Legal Services