What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Math Teacher position at MCCLUER HIGH?
High School Math Educator: Architect of Logic & Analysis
Location: McCluer High School (9-12)
Year: 2026-2027 School Year
The Opportunity: Empowering the Analytical Mind
In our high schools, mathematics is more than a graduation requirement—it is the language of innovation. We are looking for a dynamic, visionary Math Teacher who can move students from "solving for $x$" to "solving for the future." You are the mentor who helps scholars bridge the gap between abstract theory and real-world application, ensuring they graduate with the quantitative literacy needed for college and career success.
As part of the FFSD "New Chapter," you will lead a classroom where persistence is celebrated and mathematical thinking is a tool for equity. If you are ready to help our students decode the patterns of the world, your next chapter starts here.
Role Summary
As a High School Math Teacher, you will inspire and support students in reaching their academic and professional goals. You will deliver high-quality, standards-aligned instruction across various pathways—including Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, and Calculus. Working in a supportive, student-centered environment, you will implement a rigorous curriculum that prioritizes conceptual understanding and problem-solving. Working collaboratively with colleagues and the community, you will help every student build the confidence to succeed in a STEAM-focused global economy.
Why You’ll Succeed (Qualifications)
- Certified Professional: Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in Mathematics (9-12).
- Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree, required; Master’s degree, preferred.
- Master of Engagement: You have a "toolbox" of strategies to make complex concepts like trigonometry or quadratic functions accessible and relevant to a diverse student body.
- Equity Champion: You are committed to disrupting the "I’m not a math person" narrative, ensuring that all students—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—have access to high-level math pathways.
- Data-Driven Instructor: You use formative assessment data to differentiate instruction, providing the right balance of support and challenge for every learner.
Your Impact (Key Duties)
- Ignite Analytical Thinking: Design and lead lessons that challenge students to model real-world phenomena, from financial markets to physics, using mathematical functions.
- Prepare for the Future: Ensure students are proficient in the standards required for the ACT, SAT, and college-readiness, while also fostering a deep love for the beauty of logic.
- Collaborate for Excellence: Partner with your Math PLC to align curriculum, share successful instructional techniques, and analyze student growth data.
- Utilize Technology: Leverage graphing calculators, Desmos, and other digital tools to help students visualize functions and explore complex data sets.
- Foster Resilience: Cultivate a classroom culture where "productive struggle" is encouraged, helping students build the grit needed to tackle multi-step, complex problems.
Your Leadership Partners
- Primary Support: Building Principal / Math Department Chair
- Instructional Support: District Math Coordinator and Secondary Instructional Coaches
The Logistics of Your Success
- Classification: Exempt, Certified Staff
- Work Year: 10-Month Academic Calendar (187 Contract Days)
- Salary: Based on the Teacher Salary Schedule, determined by experience and education level.
- Benefits: Full-time Eligibility (Medical, Dental, Vision, & PSRS/PEERS Retirement).
The FFSD Advantage: Total Rewards & Support
We don't just hire teachers; we invest in mathematical leaders.
- Collaborative Environment: Built-in weekly PLC time to work with fellow high school math educators on unit design and common assessments.
- Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement and district-provided PD focused on the latest research in secondary mathematics pedagogy.
- Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to our Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic.
- Innovation & Resources: Access to the latest instructional technology and resources to support a modern, 21st-century math classroom.
About Our Schools
The Ferguson-Florissant School District is a community-centered district in suburban St. Louis. From our award-winning STEAM initiatives to our commitment to college and career readiness, we provide an environment where student talent meets global opportunity. We are fiercely committed to providing the best possible environment for our 10,000 students.
Hiring Timeline
- Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Ready to help our students find their formula for success? Join our fantastic team today!
Salary : $45,066 - $71,946