Model Teacher of Secondary Mathematics

Position Description: The Model Teacher is responsible for leading classroom instruction in their assigned grade level and/or content area. In addition to their regular teaching responsibilities, the Model Teacher takes on additional teacher leadership roles including but not limited to facilitating PLCs and leading grade level/content area teams, mentoring/developing apprentice teachers, leading professional development, and serving on school improvement committees.

Position Responsibilities:

• Meets all expectations of a teacher for your grade/subject (Year 1 and ongoing)
• Model and co-teach lessons, visit classrooms, view instruction, and engage in reflective discussion with classroom teachers (Year 2 and beyond)
• Regularly share your instructional practice through peer observations and video recording of your teaching (Year 3 and beyond)
• Provide non-evaluative collegial support and mentorship (Year 3)
• Lead Professional Learning Community meetings, including collaborative planning, looking at student work, and analyzing data (Year 2 and beyond)
• Support curriculum review and adaptation process as needed
• Provide additional high-quality resources and materials to teachers
• Engage in ongoing professional development, both within and outside of the organization, and share research-based practices to share with all staff
• Participate and/or lead in after-school and summer professional learning as needed
• Other duties may be assigned by the building principal

Required Competencies & Skills:

• Achieve outstanding student achievement results
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong verbal and written language and communication skills;
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and work effectively in a collaborative environment;
• Possess a track record of leadership, integrity, initiative, curiosity and perseverance;
• Ability to communicate effectively, interpret policy and procedures, and maintain emotional control under stress;
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional;
• Excellent computer skills, including the Google Suite;
• Express a commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning; and
• Ability to skillfully challenge the status quo.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in the classroom
• Must hold a valid teaching certification with appropriate Math endorsement(s), 6-12 Math or K-8 Math Subject Certificate
• Proven track record of impact on scholar learning (i.e., NWEA or iReady growth report)

Application Requirements:

• resume
• cover letter or personal statement addressing your qualifications for and interest in the position
• letter of reference
• data story or evidence of scholar outcomes
• sample lesson or video of teaching (approximately 10 to 15 minutes in length) accompanied by a written reflection
• team-based interview, which will include representatives from the academic house and school leadership teams