Primary Purpose

MICMS is currently looking to hire a math teacher to join our outstanding faculty of teachers. You must have a solid understanding of the Florida State Standards and have experience closing the achievement gap. The teacher will be expected to develop engaging and innovative lessons that allow our students to grow academically, socially and emotionally. The teacher must incorporate technology and hands-on learning experiences into the classroom with enthusiasm. The ideal candidate will collaborate with other colleagues and promote understanding and communication in a diverse learning and cultural environment. The math teacher will implement strategies to reach the multiple intelligences of students through creative lessons and prepare students for the Florida Statewide Math Assessment (FSA). If you have a passion for math and a gift for inspiring young minds, we are looking for you.

Essential Functions

· Understands central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structure of the discipline(s) taught and makes the subject matter meaningful to students.

· Develops a climate and culture of openness, fairness, mutual respect, support and inquiry.

· Engages every student in grade level appropriate learning experiences that promote performance.

· Listens and interacts effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members, respecting diverse perspectives.

· Demonstrates respect for students, colleagues, administrators, and parents.

· Models and reinforces self-discipline and responsibility.

· Works effectively with school colleagues, parents, and the community to support students’ learning and well-being.

· Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning and student diversity, involves students in the development of a mission and goals that support the school’s goals and guide classroom decisions, and uses data for continual improvement.

· Develops and implements a strategic planning system including course, unit and lesson plans.

· Teaches inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem solving.

· Provides students and parents with timely data for improvement in student achievement.

· Works closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction.

· Collaborates in grade level team to discuss student work and share best practices.

· Engages families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication.

· Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to determine whether students have achieved high standards and modifies instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.

· Understands how students learn and provides learning opportunities that support intellectual, social, and personal development of diverse learners.

· Establishes and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment.

· Manages student misconduct promptly and resolves conflict and crises effectively.

· Promotes independent and collaborative work ethic.

· Develops and manages human resources within the classroom by maintaining a professional development plan and engaging in professional development activities, recognizing students and parents for contributions to goal achievement.

· Uses teaching and learning strategies that reflect each student’s culture, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic background.

· Seeks resources necessary to achieve classroom and school goals, such as; course materials that match the reading level of students.

· Uses classroom processes that support effective teaching and learning to promote high student achievement; designing lessons to promote student engagement through such strategies as active learning, hands-on application, and teacher-student and student-student conversations about the learning.

· Uses appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.

· Maintains attendance, weekly grades and other required records.

· Maintains a safe, orderly and supportive classroom by modeling expected behavior and standards, promoting positive interactions and quickly addressing behaviors that are not in line with the school discipline plan.

· Demonstrates positive classroom results and trends.

· Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

· Bachelor’s Degree from a fully accredited educational institution.

· Possession of, or eligibility for, a Florida teaching certificate for the level and subject area to be taught.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $57,040.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Florida Teaching Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person