Description of Position

The Knox School of Santa Barbara, a school for gifted children which opened in the Fall of 2013, is seeking a full-time mathematics teacher to teach middle-school level and higher-level mathematics courses to our middle school students.  We seek an experienced teacher with expertise in teaching a wide range of mathematics courses from 5^th grade math through Calculus.

The Knox School aligns with the standards set forth by the Common Core State Standards and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.  These standards outline the essential components of a high-quality school mathematics program and cut across domain, content, and grade.

Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge

The ideal candidate will be an inspirational, passionate, and sensitive educator with the ability to deliver a rigorous and flexible mathematics program across ability levels. In addition to needing a great deal of flexibility and diversity of skill, a valued teacher of our gifted population must express passion for the subject and understand the transferable application of math to real world science, technology, and engineering fields. Through differentiated instruction, and by using a variety of styles and modalities, the successful candidate will be able to inspire mixed-ability classes and create challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all children. The ideal candidate will have a high level of awareness of current developments, research, and best practices in the field of mathematics instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To effectively implement mathematics courses from 5^th grade mathematics to Calculus to 4^th through 8^th grade students that support both the academic and affective needs of these students
  
  
• To possess an in-depth understanding of mathematics and to understand the transferable application of math to real world science, technology, and engineering fields
  
  
• To possess the ability to scaffold learning
  
  
• To possess a personality to support and guide students’ social and emotional development within the academic context (e.g., fear of failure, frustration tolerance, developing a positive mindset, increasing stamina and perseverance)
  
  
• To possess an ability to differentiate and individualize instruction and curriculum to a myriad of learning styles and abilities
  
  
• To liaison with the Curriculum Coordinator to ensure effective delivery of differentiated, rich curriculum to specified classes and individuals
  
  
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the math curriculum
  
  
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems
  
  
• To participate in professional development trainings to further proficiency and knowledge in the teaching and learning process of gifted students