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Title: High School Math Teacher

(IB DP Math Applications)

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Round Rock, TX

Start: 2023-2024

Founded in 2011, Meridian School is a public, tuition-free charter school open to all students living in Williamson County. As a charter school, we are a school of “choice,” offering an inquiry-based curriculum and continuum for the International Baccalaureate Program K-12. Our mission is to “provide an invigorating, educational environment that develops responsible citizens who can artfully navigate our complex world and enjoy a good life with others.” Meridian has been recognized by the US News & World Report and others as one of the best schools in Texas.

Job Description

IB DP Applications and Interpretations predominantly centers on the practical applications of mathematical concepts. It's specifically tailored for students who have a keen interest in leveraging mathematics to better comprehend the world we live in.

This course correlates closely to Texas courses in Calculus and Statistics. The specific topics included in teaching this course are Number Skills, Sequences and Series, Financial Applications, Linear and Nonlinear Functions, Differentiation, Integration, Geometry, Trigonometry, Descriptive and Bivariate Statistics, Probability, Distributions, and Hypothesis Testing.

Special Knowledge/Skills
● Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
● Successful experience teaching IB Mathematical Applications is preferred
● General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

● Proficiency with the TI-84 plus functions and applications.
● Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
● Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
● Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and others
● Ability to differentiate instruction for all learners
● Ability to participate in and establish collaborative structures

● Proven ability to develop successful academic programs

● Willingness to collaborate regularly with colleagues in a positive, constructive manner

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification
● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
● Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
● Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

EXPERIENCE
● At least two years of teaching experience in specific content area

*Experience with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program preferred, but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position will operate in a professional, non-smoking office environment, which at times can be busy with moderate noise and many unscheduled interruptions. This role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers and peripherals, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and Promethean boards or Apple TVs.

OUR BENEFITS
Meridian School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefit options, including:

● Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
● Basic Life & Accident Insurance
● Short- & Long-term Disability
● Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
● 403b Investment Plans
● Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
● Generous Time Off Benefits including Holidays and PTO
● A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

*Due to the nature of this position and our work as public educators, fingerprinting and background checks will be conducted as a condition of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided during the hiring and selection process to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Meridian School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person