Math Teacher

Job Description: Mathematics Teacher
Division: Telos Academy
Time commitment: 40 Hours Per Week, 205 school calendar \
Reports to: Academic Director/Principal
FTE: 1, Non-Exempt

The math teacher at Telos Academy is responsible for instructing students on mathematics curriculum, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, algebra II and pre-calculus. The math teacher develops work schemes and lesson plans in line with national objectives and with the Utah State CORE Curriculum for mathematics. The math teacher instructs, evaluates, encourages, monitors and records the progress of individual students.

Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in mathematics with teaching qualification, or equivalent.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Capacity to supervise group work.
● Outstanding planning and problem-solving skills.
● Supportive, flexible disposition.
● A basic understanding of the disorders Telos treats or a willingness to learn about these disorders
● Experience with Power School or a willingness to learn and utilize PowerSchool
● A love of working with and teaching adolescents
● A desire to be a team player

Duties and Responsibilities:
● Teach students how to apply mathematical principles to solve problems, including equations, word problems, statistics, and binomials.
● Teach students the language of math.
● Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
● Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities.
● Create a positive educational climate for students to learn in
● Use hands-on activities and labs to enhance and reinforce student learning.
● Create projects designed to enhance instruction.
● Read and stay abreast of current topics in education.
● Utilize various curriculum resources.
● Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
● Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational needs of the students.
● Develop incentives to keep participants engaged in class.
●Tutor students on an individual basis.
● Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
● Plans, prepares and delivers lessons daily that are in accordance with the Utah State Core and adjusts lessons according to the student’s mastery of standards found in the Core
● Monitors student progress by correcting work, giving appropriate feedback and maintaining records of each student’s progress and development, including updating grades and other information in Power School daily
● Meets with students daily to review progress
● Coordinates and meets with therapists, department representatives and lead supervisors as needed.
● Participates in and organizes extracurricular activities as assigned by supervisor
● Participates in faculty and PLC meetings as assigned
● Communicates with parents as needed
● Manages pupil behavior in the classroom in conjunction with Telos trained mentors
● Participates in parent teacher conferences/family days
● Participates in planned committees as needed
● Researches new topic areas and maintains up-to-date subject knowledge
● Plans curriculum for the quarter/semester
● Supervision of independent work as needed
● Continued professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning, as available
● Selects and uses a range of different learning resources and equipment
● Completes recertification licensure through continuing education
● Completes residential certifications and classes such as CPR, 1st Aid, Processing Training, TB Tests, Restraint Training, etc.

It is the policy of Telos to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you over the age of 21?
• Are you currently a cigarette smoker?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person