Classroom Teacher / Mathematics 6th Grade Math Teacher Certificate: Middle Grades, 4-8 (006)

Job Description:

Job Title: Math Teacher

Reports To: Math Instructional Leader and Building Principal

Location: Joseph Melillo Middle School

Education: A CT Teaching Certificate in Mathematics (029)

The salary and benefits associated with this position are outlined in the current East Haven Education Association contract.

The successful candidate must have in-depth knowledge of:

• developing students understanding of mathematical concepts and skills
• developing lessons that are aligned to the Common Core State Standards
• integrating technology/digital resources into instruction
• strong classroom management and organizational skills
• differentiation
• content area literacy
• assessment (summative and formative)

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create a classroom environment that supports students development of math content knowledge, conceptual understandings, and related skills
• Knowledge and successful experience:
• Implementing research-based instructional practices
• Using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data to drive instruction
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators
• Think flexibly and adapt to the specific instructional needs of students
• Collect data to measure impact on instruction and student achievement
• Develop goals related to teacher practice, student growth and school improvement
• Develop and revise curriculum and various types of assessments that align with district initiatives