Math Teacher- Advanced Math & Science III

Position Summary:

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) provide all students, regardless of their previous academic history, the highest quality education in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility and rigor. We ensure that our students have the skills and knowledge to graduate ready for college, pursue a career, and engage with the 21st century economy. We develop learning experiences that allow risk-taking, cultivate students' imaginative and creative abilities, and celebrate achievement.

Essential Job Functions:

All United Charter teachers work with a diverse range of students to develop content knowledge and skills through collaborative classroom work, reading, writing, discussion, and authentic exploration/experimentation. Our vision is that all learners have equal access to educational opportunities where barriers to learning are reduced and learner diversity is recognized, supported, and embraced. Teachers at United Charter schools will:

Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum
Assess student growth through both formal and informal assessment data
Build students’ academic and socio-emotional skills
Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
Support plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school

Mathematics teachers work with a diverse range of students to develop math content knowledge and skills, primarily through collaborative classroom work around rich, authentic math tasks. Mathematics teachers will:

Help pupils develop critical-thinking abilities by gaining an understanding of mathematics concepts and practices
All teachers use both formal and informal assessment data about student thinking to inform instruction
Core mathematics teachers (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II) are also responsible for using an inquiry-driven approach to support student success on mathematics Regents examinations
Teachers may attend professional development workshops and meet with colleagues to collaboratively analyze data and plan an instructional response

Secondary Job Functions:

Support with school events, including fire drills, scanning, sports, events and emergencies
Additional responsibilities as needed consistent with the general nature of the position
Support with testing, proctoring and scoring as needed.