FY 26-27 MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHER

## Description

JOB TITLE: Middle School Mathematics Teacher

STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

REPORTS TO: Site Director/Coordinator

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (“Vaughn”), located in Pacoima, is a large urban public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Since the early 1970s, low student achievement had been a pattern. In 1993, tired of being helpless and hopeless, Vaughn became the first conversion charter school in the nation and was authorized by LAUSD. The charter was renewed most recently in 2018. Vaughn has over 25 years of experience as a successful independent charter school serving the district’s low-income students. This previously failing elementary public school is now a full-service, community-based, K-12th charter school that assures all students are college/career ready, digitally literate, and globally competent.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Middle School Mathematics Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-aligned mathematics instruction that inspires students to think critically, solve complex problems, and develop confidence in their mathematical abilities. Through engaging, student-centered lessons aligned with the California Common Core State Standards, the teacher creates an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse learning needs while fostering academic achievement, collaboration, and a growth mindset.

As a valued member of the Vaughn Next Century Learning Center community, the Middle School Mathematics Teacher collaborates with colleagues, families, and support staff to promote student success both inside and outside the classroom. The teacher actively participates in professional learning, school committees, intervention planning, and school-wide initiatives while modeling Vaughn's mission, vision, and core values. This position requires a passionate educator who is committed to high expectations, continuous improvement, and preparing students with the mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills needed for success in school.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Administrator/Coordinator, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Provide effective classroom instruction by integrating the Common Core State Math Standards appropriate to the subject matter
• Provide content-related and appropriate instruction to students in a diversified manner
• Provide a classroom environment which promotes active learning in mathematics
• Develop, plan, and implement lessons in middle school math core classes and/or math electives
• Exhibit knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Prepare lessons in instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual student needs
• Maintain an up-to-date online gradebook with feedback for students on progress
• Account for student attendance and punctuality
• Establish positive guidance techniques rather than negative methods to correct and influence student behavior
• Collaborates with peers and support staff
• Creates an effective environment for learning
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an effective learning environment in the classroom.
• Utilizes different instructional strategies to meet the needs of a wide variety of students
• Maintains a safe, nurturing, and structured classroom environment
• Has a working knowledge of basic computer applications, interactive boards and technology available in the classroom
• Participates in department level meetings
• Participates in staff development
• Engages in a Professional Learning Community
• Engages in Governing Committees
• Participates in SSPT, 504 and IEP meetings
• Communicates with support staff, administrators, team teachers and parents about student progress
• Completes and updates paperwork to ensure that student records are current
• Works beyond the parameters of a regular school day to assure the success of the program
• Desires to work closely with students, colleagues and community in modeling and teaching the values of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
• Maintain appropriate records of student progress and other school records

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Possess a work ethic and personal belief system that aligns with the mission and vision of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact and forge relationships with students, parents, staff and community members
• Extremely high standards for student achievement
• Demonstrated relentlessness to meet organizational goals
• Self-directed with the ability to work both autonomously and in teams
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required

## Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a valid California Single Subject teaching credential in Mathematics
• Mathematics - R1S: MATH or MATX; or
• Foundational-Level Math - F1S: FLM or FLMX; or
• Subject Matter Authorization - SMAB: IM2; or
• Supplementary Authorization - R1B: IM2
• Have BCLAD, CLAD, or EL Authorization
• Meet No Child Left Behind Requirements
• Experience with Project Based Learning preferred