Lead Math Teacher for 2023-2024
Description
Please see the details below and if you have additional questions please contact Bill Gillespie, Houston High School Vice Principal, william.gillespie@gmsdk12.org.
In addition to essential job functions and traditional content teaching, this position may involve responsibilities in instructional coaching to support staff in the implementation of new instructional materials and the transition to new TN Academic Standards for Mathematics.
This position requires:
A demonstrable understanding of the TN Academic Standards for Mathematics and the supporting Instructional Focus Documents across multiple mathematical disciplines
Collaboration with departmental colleagues and administrators to design effective lessons and model instruction based on embedded Standards of Mathematical Practice and Mathematical Literacy standards
Experience with and the ability to provide appropriate instructional feedback to classroom teachers
Working with administration to analyze student data, diagnose instructional needs, and identify evidence-based instructional strategies to close achievement gaps
Collaboration with administrators to provide professional learning opportunities in support of teacher growth in each of the above mentioned areas
Previous coaching experience is preferable, but not required.
A masters in math content is preferable, but not required.
GMSD offers education and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, disability, genetics, or age