Advanced Mathematics Teacher - Northern Schools

Advanced Mathematics

The Advanced Math Teacher provides high-quality instruction in upper-level mathematics courses, fostering students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. This position is responsible for designing engaging lessons aligned with state standards and preparing students for academic success in college-level mathematics, standardized assessments, and future STEM-related fields.

Essential Duties

1. Develop and deliver rigorous instruction in advanced math subjects, including Algebra II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, and AP Statistics.
2. Create lesson plans that reflect the curriculum and accommodate individual student needs.
3. Use a variety of instructional strategies and resources to support diverse learners.
4. Assess student performance regularly and use data to inform instruction.
5. Provide a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
6. Maintain communication with students, parents, and colleagues regarding academic progress and behavior.
7. Integrate technology effectively into instruction and assignments.
8. Participate in professional development, department meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
9. Prepare students for standardized tests, college entrance exams, and success in higher-level math.
10. Collaborate with other educators to align curriculum and share best practices.

Other Duties

1. Attends staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
2. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required)

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics or related field (Master's preferred).
• Valid state teaching license with Mathematics endorsement.
• Experience teaching advanced or honors-level mathematics preferred.
• Strong content knowledge and the ability to make math accessible and engaging.
• Proficiency in using instructional technology and virtual platforms.
• Effective classroom management.
• Ability to differentiate instruction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Passion for STEM education and student achievement

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in regular classrooms, outdoors, and on the phone; physical agility to lift to 25 pounds; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are usually performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance

Criminal Justice Background check, Fingerprinting, TB Assessment

Supervision Exercised: Dependent on grade level and subject; may include instructional assistants, volunteers, and tutors.

Supervision Received: Principal

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The applicant will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

The Accomack County School System does not discriminate based on age, sex, handicap, race, religion, color, or national origin in its employment practices.