Math Teacher (Middle Grades)

## Description

Please submit (Resume, Unofficial transcripts, certification, and (3) professional references)

The Connecticut River Academy ([<http://www.ctriveracademy.org>](http://www.ctriveracademy.org/)) is a Sustainability Studies/Early College magnet school operated by Goodwin University on its river campus in East Hartford serving students in grades 6 through 12. We are actively searching for (1) full time **Middle Grades** MathTeacher's to join our dynamic team of educators.

**The teacher is responsible for all planning, teaching, and assessment in the general education classroom to guide all children through the learning process.**

**Relationship within the Organization**

**The teacher is responsible to the Director of their school.**

**Specific Responsibilities**

• **Teach each student through planning and individualizing instruction to meet student needs.**
• **Meet professional responsibilities listed in the Connecticut Teacher Competencies.**
• **Plan a variety of appropriate individual and group activities in order to accommodate various learning styles.**
• **Work cooperatively with staff, parents, colleagues, and administrators.**
• **Select appropriate learning materials from available sources: texts, supplements, media, etc.**
• **Encourage students to work to the best of their abilities and to take pride in their achievements.**
• **Create an atmosphere conducive to the development of confidence and respect for teachers and students.**
• **Establish criteria for and inform students of the basis of assessment.**
• **Promote self-awareness, self-respect, appropriate behavior, and responsibility.**
• **Provide a stimulating environment in which students learn and interact.**
• **Assess and evaluate student learning on an ongoing basis.**
• **Maintain a professional attitude in working with others.**
• **Effectively manage student behavior.**
• **Participate in and contribute to school programs, projects, and professional activities.**
• **Follow guidelines with regard to recordkeeping, documentation, and reporting.**
• **Communicate pertinent information related to self, student, program, and agency.**
• **Serve as a peer evaluator as outlined in the Teacher Evaluation Plan.**
• **Model appropriate social skills and behaviors.**
• **Foster self-worth and independence in students.**
• **Monitor instructional assistants and other persons assigned to the classroom.**
• **Support program and agency goals.**
• **Lift/restrain students when necessary.**
• **Perform other duties associated with the teaching position.**

**If you have any questions please contact: <[email hidden]>**