JOB DESCRIPTION:

Start Date: August 15, 2024.

Temporary position, expected six weeks of service. The High School Math Teacher reports to the Head of High School.

The High School Math Teacher is responsible for guiding students to achievement of the Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) and the 2019-2024 Strategic Plan. This is a full-time teaching position that is expected to include 2 sections of Geometry and 2 sections of Financial Literacy.

Sterne’s student population has a variety of learning needs that include Math Specific Learning Disabilities and Dyscalculia. The person who fills this position should be able to provide instruction that supports these needs by providing access through use of different modalities in instruction and assessments.

In keeping with our strengths-based model, we intend to empower faculty to teach within their expert subject areas. There may be instances where, due to scheduling, teachers may be asked to teach a subject outside of their preferred content area.  We will provide appropriate support and professional development in these circumstances. 

The following is a summary of job duties and responsibilities:

• Providing planned, structured, and research-based instruction to students in a way that best meets their individual needs and profile
• Embodying and supporting the Sterne School Mission Statement, Diversity Statement and goals, and Core Values
• Substituting as needed
• Carefully and consistently recording assignments, grades, and progress on student assignment sheets and on the Learning Management System
• Preparing quarterly report cards which are consistent with course descriptions, lesson plans, and information as part of concise and regular communication with parents
• Providing supervision of students at all times, and always maintaining clearly stated classroom limits in supportive, firm ways
• Maintaining an organized, orderly classroom which sets executive functioning standards for students, including care for books, computers, iPads, materials, and the school site
• Participating in parent/teacher/student conferences

Preferred Experience 

• Two years teaching experience
• Experience with neurodiverse learners

Compensation: Salary for the full six-week assignment is $9,135.

Preferred Experience 

• Two years teaching experience
• Experience with neurodiverse learners

About Sterne School

Sterne School is a co-ed, independent day school in San Francisco. At Sterne, we know there simply is not a one size fits all educational approach in a world where everyone’s learning profile is unique. Every day, we teach students [in grades 4-12] how to unlock the learning style that works best for them. We believe that when support is a part of, not an exception to the school day, kids can focus on being kids while also becoming confident, capable learners.

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