Middle School Math Specialist (SY 24-25) Capital City Public Charter School

Company: Diversecharters
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

Capital City is looking for innovative, experienced, and passionate teachers for the school year 2024-2025.
At Capital City, we challenge the status quo every day. Our staff are skilled, compassionate, solutions-oriented, and unwavering in their commitment to give children of all ages, all backgrounds, and all abilities the education they need to thrive. If you want to help prepare the next generation of changemakers, apply today!
Teaching roles are 10-month positions, which are exempt and therefore not eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The responsibilities of the Middle School Math Specialist include:
Curriculum/Instruction

• Implement the principles and components of EL Education. Teachers at Capital City are expected to commit to learning this model.
  
• Work with the teaching team to plan and implement differentiated instruction, as determined by unit assessments, interim data, informal classroom assessments, and curricular content.
  
• Co-plan and co-implement challenging and engaging lessons and experiences designed to help students achieve content and curriculum standards as well as align with Common Core (outlined in CCPCS Curriculum Frameworks).
  
• Understand the needs and goals of students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and English Language Learners (ELLs). Differentiate instruction and provide accommodations and supports as needed.
  
• Support teachers in utilizing a workshop model as the main format for instructional time, keeping whole group and lecture-style lessons to a minimum.
  
• Support student literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening) across the curriculum.
  
• Develop and support the implementation of a vertically aligned middle school mathematics curriculum that addresses both local and national standards.
  
• Develop strong long-range plans that include intervention overviews and targets determined by data.
  
• Participate in Child Study/SST meetings for students in need of math interventions.
  
• Incorporate diversity issues and multi-cultural content into curriculum and instruction throughout the year.
  
• Develop and revise clear criteria and standards for quality work and regularly examine student work to ensure that it meets increasingly higher standards of quality.
  
• Support students in showcasing their grade level work during Celebrations of Learning.
  
  Assessment/Accountability
  
  
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student work using multiple assessment tools.
  
• Regularly analyze student data to support teachers to improve instruction.
  
• Maintain the math sections of the MS Data Roster, charting progress for each student.
  
• Help maintain the unit assessment and fluency systems to ensure structural consistency.
  
  Social Curriculum/School Culture
  
  
• Communicate respectfully to students at all times.
  
• Uphold and support the school-wide discipline policies.
  
• Co-structure a classroom environment that is student-centered and well organized.
  
  Collaboration, Collegiality and Professionalism
  
  
• Co-plan at least weekly with grade level teams.
  
• Attend weekly consult-time with members of the Specialist Team.
  
• Provide expertise, support and feedback to the Inclusion Teacher.
  
• Be on time for classes and communicate about absences in advance.
  
• Seek to resolve conflicts with colleagues as soon as they arise.
  
  Instructional Leadership & Professional Development
  
  
• Participate in weekly Professional Development Time.
  
• Participate in peer observation.
  
• Assist in coordinating a school-wide math program.
  
• Provide leadership in the area of math instruction for the school.
  
  Family Communication and Involvement
  
  
• Support the writing of narrative progress reports.
  
• Conduct conferences with parents.
  
• Keep families informed about Department activities.
  
  Other Professional Responsibilities
  
  
• Attend and participate in school events.
  
• Check voicemail and e-mail daily and respond promptly.
  
• Supervise students during lunchtime and/or other duty times.
  
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the MS Admin Team.
  
  Capital City seeks to employ experienced, credentialed teachers. Ideal candidates have a Master's degree and 3+ years of full-time teaching experience.
  Minimum required qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least one of the following:
  
  
• A major in education or field of instruction or equivalent 30 semester hours of credit.
  
• District of Columbia teaching license in field of instruction.
  
• Two years of verifiable teaching experience as a teacher of record.
  
• One year as a support teacher at Capital City and enrollment in a teacher education or certification program.
  
  Spanish speakers are desired.
  In addition to the above requirements, teachers must meet the requirements of all hires at Capital City including a criminal background check.
  About Our School
  Capital City was founded in 2000 and currently serves a diverse population of nearly 1,000 students across PK-12th grade. We have been recognized as a model for social, emotional and academic development.
  Capital City is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.
  Benefits
  Capital City offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
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