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Form of workPosition Responsibilities
The Math Lab Teacher in concert with Math content instructors, plans and provides rich, differentiated learning experiences for 6th-8th grade students with a diversity of learning levels (remedial to advanced). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Desired Qualities
Minimum Qualifications
The Math Lab Teacher in concert with Math content instructors, plans and provides rich, differentiated learning experiences for 6th-8th grade students with a diversity of learning levels (remedial to advanced). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Integration of Common Core State Standards-based goals and objectives in mathematics small group instruction;
- Establishing clear objectives for all math lessons, units, projects, and assessments;
- Using data to develop student-centered and achievement focused lesson plans;
- Providing an inviting, exciting, and innovative learning environment;
- Meeting the needs, interests and abilities for all students, including students with disabilities, ELL students, and those who are gifted and talented;
- Developing lesson plans that draw content from CMIPCS professional development in the areas of arts integration and child development to reinforce student learning;
- Regularly observing students and taking anecdotal notes to inform planning in the arrangement of small groups, classroom set up, integration of students' interests in learning activities, and subsequent assessments;
- Monitoring student progress in math through frequent formal and informal student evaluations recorded in portfolio assessments;
- Using a variety of instructional materials, resources, and experiences to enrich student learning;
- Providing educational opportunities that reflect an understanding of students' unique sensory and information processing profiles;
- Using appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance creative problem-solving and evaluative thinking of students;
- Creating a learning environment that reflects the theme(s) being studied through displays of student work and teacher-created materials;
- Working with families to support the progress of individual students;
- Valuing the importance of play and providing opportunities for child-initiated explorations in the classroom throughout the day;
- Using effective, positive, and respectful interpersonal communication skills;
- Establishing positive relationships with colleagues, students, families and the community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual;
- Incorporating technology into instruction;
- Attending required professional development sessions.
Desired Qualities
- An educational background in Mathematics, experience teaching to the Common Core standards for Math;
- Excellent communication and organizational skills;
- Demonstrated ability and experience to engage the interest of Middle School-age children;
- Prior teaching experience in a public or private school, preferably in an urban setting;
- Demonstrated ability to work well with parents;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member;
- Patience, flexibility, and a willingness to take risks;
- Consistent reflection on her/his own teaching practices;
- Experience working with linguistically and ethnically diverse student populations and children with developmental differences;
- Experience administering the NWEA-MAP and A-Net Assessments;
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and eagerness to learn;
- Demonstrated commitment to the well-being and success of all students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required (M.A. or M.Ed. in Mathematics, Education or Special Education preferred);
- Possesses or is eligible for a valid District of Columbia Teaching Certificate or License (standard or provisional)/ Passed the Math Middle School Praxis (5169) and Principles of Learning & Teaching: Grades 5-9 (0623/5623).
