Grade 8 Math Teacher

Job Description: The Public Schools of Brookline seeks a Middle School Math Teacher for Grade Eight, working at the Florida Ruffin Ridley K-8 School . This is a full-time, 1 year position.

Duties include but are not limited to:
Demonstrating appropriate long and short term preparation for classroom instruction
Holding high expectations for all students and serving as a facilitator of student learning
Organizing and using a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings
Continuously assessing student progress, providing students and parents with specific feedback, and using the results to adjust instruction as needed
Providing opportunities for academic support and challenge
Taking responsibility for teaching the district learning expectations
Demonstrating an understanding of how knowledge in the subject areas is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines and life experiences
Keeping current in the fields of Math and Science, innovative teaching strategies and learning research; sharing learning with others; and applying what they learn in the classroom
Collaborating with colleagues to examine student data, plan curriculum, and ensure appropriate learning experiences for all students
Establishing and maintaining a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge about Middle School philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents
Strong Math content knowledge
Ability to differentiate instruction and assess learning using a variety of methods
A strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy
Excellent classroom management skills
Bachelor's Degree
DESE Math certification, 5-8
SEI endorsement