High School Mathematics Teacher na Meridian Public Schools

JOB POSTING
Meridian Early College High School
FULL-TIME SECONDARY MATHEMATICS TEACHER
 
DESCRIPTION:                     Full-Time Early College High School Mathematics Teacher
 
LOCATION:                            Meridian Early College High School
 
STARTING DATE:                  January 5, 2026
 
QUALIFICATIONS:                 Must have appropriate Secondary Mathematics (EX) Certification. Applicants must meet highly qualified requirements of No Child Left Behind Endorsement. 
                                   
RATE OF PAY:                        Per Master Agreement between the Meridian Public Schools Board of Education and the Meridian Education Association
 
SUPERVISOR:                       Early College High School Principal
 
DEADLINE TO APPLY:           3:00 p.m., December 1, 2025 or UNTIL POSITION FILLED.

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to serve as an instructor to improve students' achievement in mathematics, implementing district approved mathematics curricula and programs. 

Essential Responsibilities

 

• Develops and administers assessment techniques and methods to ascertain the particular needs of individual students identified as in need of mathematics instruction.
• Develops strategies, and lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in mathematics.
• Conducts learning activities, incorporating technology and a variety of instructional methods and materials.
• Creates evaluation instruments and procedures to monitor the student progress and the effectiveness of instruction.
• Documents teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; provides feedback to administration, family, and teaching staff regarding student progress, expectations, and goals and objectives.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. 

 

EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
 
SUMMARY: Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Meridian Public Schools teachers are committed and focused to student centered learning.
 
REPORTS TO: Early College High School Principal
 
DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Meridian Public Schools, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

1. Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
2. Knowledge of relevant technology
3. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
4. Verbal and written communication skills
5. Decision making skills
6. Organization and planning skills
7. Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
8. Ability to be flexible and adaptive
9. Ability to take initiative
10. Ability to record and report daily written records
11. Ability to pay attention to detail
12. Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals
13. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff
14. Ability to work independently
15. Ability to learn new tasks quickly
16. Ability to develop a positive rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
17. The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students
18. The willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
19. Prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change
20. Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
21. The competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions
22. The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network
23. The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence
24. The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders
25. The willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while:

*participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations
*collaboratively creating and executing clear, logical instructional plans
*coordinating instruction within and across grade levels
*trying out new ideas for improving student learning
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
2. Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
3. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
4. Prepare classroom for class activities
5. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
6. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
7. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
8. Use relevant technology to support instruction
9. Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
10. Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
11. Provide appropriate feedback on work
12. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
13. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
14. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
15. Prepare required reports on students and activities
16. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
17. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
18. Apply appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary
19. Perform certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
20. Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
21. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
22. Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
23. Regular and reliable attendance
24. Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required Reasonable accommodations must be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

1. Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
2. Meet professional teacher education requirements of School, District, and State
3. State teaching certification including endorsements required for a specific subject/area
4. Relevant teaching experience

 

 
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks. Specific abilities for this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Average memory is needed, considering the amount of time and type of information. A moderate level of complexity for decision making and average time pressure of decision making.
 
The employee must have the ability to move/lift up to 25 pounds.  Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and desks. Specific vision abilities required by the job includes close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
Meridian Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.