Middle School Math Teacher -Flagship

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
• State certification in teaching field preferred

Experience:

• 1-2 years experience in a classroom setting, middle school preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrate current knowledge and skill in using research-based instructional methods
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Ability to instruct scholars and manage scholar behavior
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students and co-workers
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to creatively problem-solve in a team atmosphere
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Employ appropriate instructional strategies and activities in order to ensure academic growth for all students
• Demonstrate current knowledge and skill in using research-based instructional methods
• Create a safe, respectful learning environment for students and actively engage them in the learning process
• Modify or provide additional instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs
• Work with students before and after school and on weekends to provide additional instruction to ensure content mastery
• Work with colleagues to create horizontal and vertical alignment of the curriculum as well as promoting the growth of the organization as a whole
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• Use instructional technology purposefully in the classroom to extend learning options/opportunities
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in ongoing professional development
• Promote a college-going atmosphere in the classroom and demonstrate high expectations for students

Equipment Used:

Computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintains emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, keeling, pushing, and

pulling. Moves small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive

equipment.

How To Apply

You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aligned with the mission of the El Paso Leadership Academy is the commitment to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of the El Paso Leadership Academy, it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person regardless of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.