Math Teacher 7/8

Lakeview School District 7th/8th Grade Mathematics Teacher District Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Lakeview School District is dedicated to organizational excellence and supports and encourages the development and implementation of multicultural perspectives across all areas of the organization. The District celebrates diversity and recognizes the valuable assets that diversity brings to our schools, classrooms, and community. All staff members are expected to foster an inclusive learning environment that values individual differences, promotes equity, and supports the academic and social-emotional growth of every student. SUMMARY The 7th/8th Grade Mathematics Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering standards-based mathematics instruction designed to promote students’ mathematical understanding, critical thinking, problem-solving, reasoning, and intellectual growth. The teacher will provide engaging learning experiences that support students in developing the mathematical knowledge and skills necessary for success in high school and beyond. The teacher will create an inclusive, supportive, and challenging classroom environment that encourages student engagement, perseverance, collaboration, and confidence in mathematics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Teach the Lakeview School District-approved mathematics curriculum for grades 7 and 8 in alignment with Michigan academic standards and district instructional goals.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging mathematics lessons that address a range of student learning needs, abilities, and interests.
• Develop students’ understanding of mathematical concepts, including rational numbers, ratios and proportional relationships, expressions and equations, geometry, statistics, probability, and other grade-level standards.
• Incorporate mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, problem-solving, mathematical discourse, and real-world applications into daily instruction.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, promotes academic growth, and is appropriate to the developmental needs and interests of middle school students.
• Establish clear learning objectives and communicate expectations for lessons, units, assessments, projects, and classroom activities.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies, including direct instruction, collaborative learning, inquiry-based activities, hands-on learning, and technology-enhanced instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, cultural, linguistic, and individual needs of students.
• Use formative and summative assessments, classroom observations, student work, and other data to monitor progress, identify learning gaps, and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and communicate academic progress to parents and guardians.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student achievement, attendance, assessments, and other information required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Identify students experiencing difficulty with mathematical concepts and implement appropriate interventions, enrichment opportunities, and instructional supports.
• Collaborate with special education personnel, interventionists, counselors, instructional coaches, and other district staff to support students with individualized learning needs.
• Support students in developing effective study habits, organizational skills, perseverance, mathematical confidence, and responsibility for their learning.
• Establish and maintain clear, consistent, and equitable classroom expectations while promoting positive behavior, respect, and student accountability.
• Assist the administration in implementing district policies, procedures, and expectations governing student conduct and school operations.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, instructional materials, and facilities.
• Integrate appropriate instructional technology and digital resources to enhance mathematics learning and student engagement.
• Encourage students to explain their reasoning, justify mathematical solutions, learn from mistakes, and develop a growth mindset toward mathematics.
• Promote a culturally responsive classroom by incorporating relevant examples, diverse perspectives, and meaningful real-world connections into mathematics instruction.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and community members to support student achievement and well-being.
• Participate in professional development, curriculum planning, department meetings, and collaborative efforts to improve instructional practice and student outcomes.
• Be available to students and parents or guardians for education-related purposes outside the instructional day as necessary.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance, recognizing that consistent, high-quality instruction is essential to student learning and school success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Students, student aides, and parent helpers, as applicable.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Hold appropriate preparation and qualifications for teaching middle school mathematics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics content, instructional methods, assessment practices, and the developmental needs of students in grades 7 and 8.
• Demonstrate the ability to differentiate instruction and support students with a wide range of academic abilities and learning needs.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, reflective teaching, and continuous professional growth.
• Possess a collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, families, and the broader school community.
• Demonstrate experience or a commitment to working with students in a diverse, multicultural academic setting.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with the appropriate mathematics endorsement(s) for the assigned grade levels, in accordance with Michigan Department of Education requirements.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in mathematics education, education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience teaching mathematics at the middle school level, particularly grades 7 and 8.
• Experience using data-driven instruction, differentiated learning strategies, and targeted academic interventions.
• Experience integrating educational technology into mathematics instruction.
• Experience working with students in a diverse, multicultural academic setting.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to apply current educational research, mathematics content knowledge, and evidence-based instructional practices to classroom teaching.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons aligned with district curriculum, Michigan academic standards, school improvement goals, and students' individual learning needs.
• Ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly and provide multiple approaches to solving problems.
• Ability to analyze student assessment data and use results to guide instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and community members.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to create a classroom culture that encourages mathematical curiosity, collaboration, perseverance, and independent thinking.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, and individual backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgment, and comply with district policies and applicable laws.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee frequently interacts with students, parents or guardians, colleagues, administrators, and other members of the school community. The employee is directly responsible for supporting student safety, well-being, classroom management, and academic progress.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Lakeview School District is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and supportive educational environment for all students and employees.