Board of Education, Communication Skills, Conferences, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Lesson Plans, Mathematics, Needs Assessment, Record Keeping, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Special Education, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
Job Description:
Math Teacher, Grade 7
Position Title: Math Teacher, Grade 7
Location: Swift Middle School
Position Reports To: Principal of Swift Middle School
Job ID: #2591
Internal Close Date: June 25, 2026
External Close Date: July 9, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: Upon Completion of Onboarding; Contractual year begins July 1; First day
of school year is August 24, 2026
About the Position
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Middle School Mathematics Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mathematics and the ability to inspire young minds to engage with and excel in mathematical concepts.
Required Certifications
Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate #029 Preferred (or #229)
Essential Qualification and Skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Education, Mathematics, or related field (Masters preferred)
- Valid teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements for teaching middle school mathematics
- Strong knowledge of math curriculum and standards for 7th grade
- Experience in differentiated instruction and small group interventions
- Proficiency in data analysis and using data to inform instruction
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and staff members
Required Skills:
- Strong understanding of mathematics instruction
- Proficiency in creating engaging and effective lesson plans
- Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Proficiency in using educational technology to enhance instruction
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze multiple student data sets to identify specific prioritized standards for small groups of students in each classroom.
- Develop robust and engaging lesson plans based on identified standards and student needs.
- Provide differentiated Tier I instruction through small group interventions.
- Reteach, reinforce, and pre-teach skills to support student learning.
- Support the implementation of the iReady Classroom Mathematics Program.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to align instruction and interventions.
- Monitor and assess student progress regularly.
- Maintain accurate records of student performance and growth.
- Engage with parents and guardians to communicate student progress, provide resources, and foster a supportive home learning environment.
- Organize and participate in parent-teacher conferences and workshops to discuss student achievements and strategies for improvement.
- Cultivate strong relationships with students to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes trust, respect, and open communication.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills.
Terms of Employment
- Reports to the Interim Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education and Building Administrator
- Work hours and compensation commensurate with the working agreement between the Watertown Board of Education and the Watertown Education Association
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 7:40am-2:50pm
All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.
- District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.