Classroom Teacher / Mathematics

Job Description:

Ledyard Middle School is seeking a Mathematics teacher beginning in the 2024 - 2025 school year. Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the successful candidate will develop students' skills and competence in the field of mathematics and understanding of the application of mathematics. This is to fill an anticipated vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Work in the interest of the students' physical and emotional welfare and to embrace a growth mindset

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences in mathematics

• Promote critical and creative thinking and analysis

• Cultivate perseverance through consistent application of problem-solving skills

• Maintain contact with parents and school personnel as needed to evaluate students' academic and social growth

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of people, including students, their parents and staff

• Accept and incorporate suggestions for classroom improvement

• Continue to acquire professional knowledge by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research

Qualifications:

• Appropriate CT teaching certification: Mathematics, 7-12 (029)

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching middle school students preferred

• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers, support staff, and parents

• Success using a variety of teaching styles that facilitate independent and group learning activities

• Ability to organize and coordinate work

• Promotion of a positive learning environment responsive to and respectful of the needs of students

• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Salary and Benefits:

• Per the Ledyard Education Association agreement

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child

To Apply:

Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately. Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website, http://www.ledyard.net/district/employmentopportunities or

Access the application at: https://www.applitrack.com/ledyard/onlineapp/ to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, disability (including pregnancy), status as a Veteran, or any classification protected by state or federal law.