What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Math Teacher position at Oregon Episcopal School?
ABOUT US: Oregon Episcopal School occupies a wooded 59 acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant, culturally diverse learning community.JOB SUMMARY: The Upper School Math teacher at OES teaches inquiry-based math classes to students in grades nine through twelve. The teacher collaborates with colleagues to design and implement curriculum and learner-centered activities that emphasize analytical thinking, research, problem-solving, collaboration, and ask students to think deeply and creatively about concepts and applications. Furthermore, they should understand and model the importance of involvement in the community, ongoing professional learning, and authentic collaboration with other faculty and staff to advance the Schools mission. Teachers are expected to bring an innovative, energetic spirit to the classroom, constantly seeking ways to make problem-solving essential to adolescents. The US Math teacher should have a strong facility with technology, and a flexible mindset that enriches collaboration and design thinking. Finally, the successful teacher will see students as budding scholars, creators, and engaged human beings. Reports directly to the Upper School division Head. This is a full-time, academic year position that comes with a competitive salary, generous benefits package, abundant professional development opportunities, and one excellent meal daily. For more information on benefits at OES visit the OES Benefits Guide. Starts late August 2022. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Create, communicate, and maintain clear, consistent, and appropriate learning objectives and expectations that are aligned with the Math Departments goals and schoolwide strategic initiatives.
- Provide frequent, constructive, objective, and prompt feedback.
- Engage in our school-wide Learning and Teaching program, which includes seeking and constructively applying professional feedback.
- Design assessments and activities as tools for student learning and growth.
- Recognize, respect and promote the cultural difference and diversity of the individuals in the classroom and community.
- Collaborate proactively and productively with colleagues.
- Communicate responsibly and professionally with colleagues, families, and students.
- Establish and maintain relationships with students and families that promote learning and community building.
- Seek to understand, value, and respond to each student.
- Differentiate instruction; experiment with teaching strategies.
- Establish and maintain appropriate standards for student behavior using Restorative Practice methods which encourage reflection and problem solving and support positive self-esteem and relationship building.Integrate technology in teaching and assessment.
- Attend division meetings, grade-level team meetings, and academic department meetings.
- Participate in the life of the school by attending school activities, events, meetings, and conferences.
- Engage fully in OES sponsored DEIA development activities as assigned.
- Serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
- Attend an opening of school grade level overnight trip.
- Design and implement an Activity and Winterim course.
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