Math Instructional Specialist

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Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center

OVERVIEW:                                     

Do you want to empower diverse teens to learn math concepts and skills? Do you believe in education that supports high school students’ gifts and passions? Would you like to work at an intentionally-diverse, tuition-free boarding school based on relationships and respect?

At Eagle Rock, our teachers work together to develop empowering, relevant learning experiences for our students, setting them up for success in college, career, and their communities.  Many of our students have been systematically denied a high-quality math education, and we’re committed to them graduating with the confidence and competence to succeed in their future endeavors.  We care about our students and about contributing to progressive secondary school reform efforts, including the We the People National Alliance across the country. If you haven’t had a chance yet, check out our website (www.eaglerockschool.org) to get a better feel for the School and Professional Development Center.

We’ll be honest; Eagle Rock isn’t for everybody.  If you believe students need to be “taught lessons,” that math education is a neutral experience decoupled from systemic oppression, or that learning is limited to the traditional school day; then this school is not for you.  If you are looking for a job rather than a lifestyle, you won’t fit here. However, if you have boundless energy; fierce advocacy for, and inherent trust in, students; a desire to collaborate with peers; and an ambition to impact secondary education nationally; then we want to hear from you.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Math Instructional Specialist serves as part of Eagle Rock’s instructional team.  The position is responsible for students’ development of math reasoning and skills, both through designing and implementing innovative curriculum and through extracurricular math opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mathematics, Math Education, or related field; teaching experience, preferably in progressive models; strong organizational and leadership skills; ability to work collaboratively both in the classroom and out with other staff; experience working with diverse adolescents including a mix of LGBTQ students, students from low income backgrounds, and students from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, all of whom have not found success in traditional educational settings; teaching license not required.

The successful candidate for this position will possess the following attributes: a deep love of work with high school students; knowledge of effective practices in math education; demonstrated success in collaborative work with colleagues; adept interpersonal skills; a sense of humor; visionary thinking; a commitment to lifelong learning; seasoned judgment; and an appreciation for the fact that working at a residential school is more of a calling than a job.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum:

  • Shepherd a vision for math education at Eagle Rock that meets students where they are, regardless of previous gaps in their math education, and prepares them to succeed in college, career, and community

  • Teach math courses that are experiential and engaging to students; courses are heterogeneously grouped and rely on group learning with a paradigm of a growth mindset and using mathematical reasoning; courses are organized around enduring understandings and are not lined up with a linear scope and sequence; there is an opportunity to develop your own curriculum

  • Collaborate with other instructors to co-design and co-teach classes

  • Provide extracurricular opportunities for students to develop their math reasoning and skills

  • Manage department resources; develop and maintain department budget

Student Support

  • Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, supporting their academic and personal growth

  • Support adolescents as they are confronted with a variety of issues related to their personal and academic growth

  • Create outside-of-class opportunities for students to participate in activities that excite and empower them

  • Participate in internal professional development to better support students

School Wide Involvement

  • Participate as an active member of one of the residential house teams

  • Co-create and deliver engaging student programming opportunities as part of an evening program team. Regularly work one night a week on this team and with students

  • Perform other duties related to being an active community member at ERS including advisories, intramural participation, community meetings, service projects, house team participation, driving, and other events

  • Share your unique skills with the school (e.g., sports, spiritual practices, poetry, yoga, hiking, magic tricks, etc…)

  • Be an active member of the ERS community beyond this job description.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (phone number and email address) to info@eaglerockschool.org.  Clarifying questions can be sent to sbertucci@eaglerockschool.org.  No phone calls, please. We ONLY accept electronic submissions. NO paper or fax materials will be considered.

HIRING TIMELINE:

Application Deadline:  March 15, 2019 (applications will be reviewed as we receive them)

Phone Interviews:   March 18-22, 2019

On-Site Interviews:   March 25-April 5, 2019

Start Date:  September 2, 2019

Eagle Rock is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not tolerate any form of unlawful discrimination. All employment decisions at Eagle Rock are based on merit and to the principle of equal employment opportunity. In keeping with both the letter and spirit of this policy, Eagle Rock will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic. Therefore members of racial/ethnic minorities and other protected classes are encouraged to apply.

 

Review of Applicants Begins: 
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Contact Name: 
Sarah Bertucci