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DEPARTMENT:  Mathematics

STATUS: Exempt, School Year, Full Time

REPORTS TO: School Principal
 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Math Teachers at Chavez are highly effective, dedicated educators committed to fostering mathematical excellence and student growth. They create a rigorous and supportive learning environment where students develop problem-solving skills, mathematical reasoning, and confidence in their abilities. Math Teachers are responsible for engaging instruction, student achievement, and collaboration with colleagues, administrators, and families to ensure student success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision
• Develop and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Thoughtfully plan daily lessons and implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary
• Develops instructional plans that are engaging, rigorous and ensure all students achieve mastery of the stated learning objectives
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding
• Lessons and assignments are rigorous and demand that students think critically.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Consistently use assessment data to drive instruction and plan activities.
• Be accountable for students’ academic growth and increase each individual student’s achievement
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment
• Establishes high academic and behavior expectations for every student
• Fosters respectful interactions between and among students and staff.
• Collaborate and engage with peers and administrators to improve instructional practice and achieve student learning goals.
• Provide additional instruction and support to students outside of content area to achieve school-wide goals and address student needs
• Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, professional development and school-wide functions
• Invest parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication
• Perform additional duties as assigned

2. Public Policy & Fellowship Integration (20%)

• Work with the Public Policy Manager to implement high-quality instruction in the Mathematics course, ensuring alignment with Chavez’s mission and academic standards.
• Facilitate meaningful discussions and analysis of public policy topics, helping students connect their research to real-world issues.
• Assist in the planning and execution of public policy events, including Symposium, Professionalism Day, and other school-wide initiatives, that enhance student learning and presentation skills.
• Collaborate with the Public Policy Manager to ensure all students are placed in appropriate fellowship experiences that align with their research interests and career aspirations.
• Monitor student progress in fellowships, providing academic support and reflection opportunities to ensure a meaningful learning experience.

• Engage in consistent reflection and review of curriculum and programs to best meet Chavez’s annual goals and mission.
• Analyze classroom data and student work to drive continuous improvement and celebrate academic growth.
• Attend all required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings, contributing to Chavez Schools’ vision for teaching excellence.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, ensuring the Mathematics program evolves to meet the changing needs of students and the academic community.
• Support the school’s overall enrollment and reenrollment efforts, including participation in recruitment, family engagement, and school events.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• Demonstrated content knowledge (e.g., degree in content area and/or Praxis)
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Qualifications (Must meet at least one):

• Successful completion of ETS Praxis II (content area)
• Valid teaching credential
• Degree in the relevant content area
• Experience working with historically underserved student populations
• Demonstrated student academic growth and/or achievement in a prior role
• 3+ years of successful teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education or related field
• Strong data analysis skills
• National Board Certification
• Family engagement experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development/continuing education

CHAVEZ EMPLOYER DISCLAIMER:  At Chavez, we are committed to fostering growth and creating meaningful opportunities for both students and staff. We highly value emergent leadership, recognizing and encouraging individuals who take initiative, demonstrate adaptability, and contribute to the success of our organization beyond their defined roles. As we continue to expand, all positions are subject to evolving roles and responsibilities throughout the current employment term. Our compensation structure is designed to reward the fulfillment of core responsibilities within each role, and additional tasks and duties that arise beyond these core expectations are considered part of the regular scope of employment. Compensation adjustments related to any role changes or expansions will be evaluated exclusively at the conclusion of the employment term, in alignment with our commitment to growth and development.

This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS: This position will be based at one of Chavez Schools’ campus locations.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about the building.  In addition, travel between Chavez campuses or to other sites will be required, frequency to depend on the needs of the school and position.  The employee is regularly required to speak audibly, see, listen actively, and use hands to handle objects while performing the duties of this job.  This position requires the ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and filing cabinets. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

AAP/EEO Statement: Chavez Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chavez Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Chavez Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Chavez Schools’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.