Mathematics Teacher (Grades 7-12)

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Mathematics
Date Posted:
2/7/2024
Location:
High School
Date Available:
09/01/2024
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Title:
Math Teacher (YHS)
Job Category:
YCT
Department/Group:
7-12
Job Description
Job Summary: The Yorktown Central School District in Yorktown Heights, New York is anticipating an
opening for a Math Teacher for Yorktown High School effective September 2024. The
incumbent will provide general education math instruction to high school students in grades 9-
12. Strong knowledge of both algebra and geometry curriculum required, along with effective
classroom management and excellent communication skills. Engineering and high school experience preferred.
New York State Mathematics 7-12 certification required.
Minimum Qualifications:

• NYS Certification as a Math Teacher 7-12
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience in music for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Primary Activities

• evelops and administers mathematics curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in mathematics, including concepts such as real an imaginary numbers, formulas, calculations and geometry, and promotes creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of mathematics to everyday existence and problem-solving.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of mathematic subject areas
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Is regularly required to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to reach above the head and reach forward.
• Is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds.
• Must have specific vision abilities for close vision, distance vision, depth perception and tell the difference between colors

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school environment.
• Work generally performed indoors with limited outside supervision of students.

Salary Range
$61,804 - $132,929 (2024/2025)
Last Updated By:
Human Resources
Date:
September 2023