Middle School Math Teacher- Long Term Substitute ( aprx. 8/26/2024- 1/10/2025)

The purpose of this position is to have an individual who will teach students in Grades 6-8 in the field of Mathematics.

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants must forward cover letter, resume, transcripts, proof of MA DESE license and SEI Endorsement as well as three current letters of recommendation.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Education for the grade(s) and subject(s) assigned.
• Demonstrated subject matter competence, highly qualified, in the area of licensure.

Curriculum, Planning and Assessment:

• Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the high school mathematics common core standards and mathematical practices.
• Designs standards-based lessons with challenging and measureable objectives.
• Provides a student-centered environment in each class taught.
• Effectively integrates technology into the curriculum.
• Designs and administers a variety of assessments to measure student learning.
• Individually and with colleagues, organizes and analyzes results from assessments and uses findings to adjust instruction.

Teaching All Students:

• Promotion of high standards and expectations for student proficiency.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity.
• Create and maintain a safe physical and intellectual environment for students.
• Provide opportunities for students to work collaboratively in groups.

Family and Community Engagement:

• Regularly uses two-way communication with families about student performance and learning.
• Communicates respectfully with parents and demonstrates understanding of and sensitivity to different families’ home language, culture and values.
• Updates parents on curriculum throughout the year and suggests strategies for supporting learning at school and home.

Professional Culture:

• Effectively collaborates with colleagues in developing units, examining student work, analyzing student performance and planning interventions.
• Continuously participates in professional development to improve teaching practice.

Supervision:

Supervision Scope:

Supervises students and evaluates their achievement.

Supervision Given and Received:

Supervised by principal and/or director.

Non-Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orient