Math Teacher

About Our Organization: The Norman Howard School was established in 1980 by parents and community professionals, and is a nonprofit, NYSED-approved, 12:1:1, academic, special education program. Students grades 5-12 from over 30 school districts experience a rich and diverse school culture, learn strategies for managing their special learning needs, and graduate alongside their public school peers.

Summary: The Mathematics Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering mathematics instruction to middle and high school students with learning disabilities in a structured, supportive, and engaging classroom environment. This position provides differentiated instruction, monitors student progress toward instructional objectives and IEP goals, communicates with families, and collaborates with colleagues and school leadership to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction, individually and in groups, in mathematics.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences that allow all students to build upon their prior knowledge and current skill levels.
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and achievement of the instructional objectives and IEP goals in math.
• Observe and evaluate students’ academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Document student learning using portfolios and records, as requested.
• Confer with administration to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Establish and carry out classroom norms to foster and maintain appropriate behavior, both in the classroom and within the school community.
• Communicate to parents the level of student achievement and progress toward established classroom, school and state standards and students’ IEP goals.
• Collaborate with parents or guardians, administration, counselors and other professionals to resolve academic and/or behavioral problems.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and school policy.
• Work constructively with colleagues and others for the purpose of improving the quality of students’ behaviors and academic success.
• Participate in school activities and events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality concerning individual student data and achievement.
• Maintain professional competence and skills through in-service education, consultation with administration and colleagues, independent study and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintain a high level of professional integrity.
• Communication and problem-solving skills needed to handle classroom situations and to work effectively with parents/guardians on student issues.
• Organizational management and planning skills.
• Written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required - Master’s degree in Education and New York State Certification in Mathematics Education 5 – 9 or 7 – 12, and special education (or a working knowledge of special education practices).
• Preferred - Prior experience teaching math to adolescents with learning disabilities and able to work some flexible hours to accommodate afterschool events/meetings.

Salary:

• $53,494-$67,832/year based on relevant experience.

Organization Employee Benefits:

• 6% employer-match for retirement savings, upon hire.
• Healthcare plans for individuals starting at $0.
• HSA with employer contributions.
• Paid holidays and generous PTO package.

Commitment to DEI:

It is our pledge to nourish an organizational culture which strives to:

• Embrace diversity in all forms and structure policies and practices to increase representation of qualified individuals who reflect the communities we serve
• Prioritize equity in employment, compensation, promotion, and professional development
• Increase access to quality services, educational and economic opportunities, and lifelong success for students and families
• Value the unique backgrounds and experiences of each person we employ and serve
• Cultivate a work environment where all people feel safe to express ideas

Keywords:

• teacher, special education, mathematics, high school, middle school, education