Middle School Math Teacher

Middle School Math Teacher

TeachIowa

Xavier Catholic Schools - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Job Details

Job ID:5691623

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year at Xavier Middle School!

This position is responsibile for educating students in a math discipline by developing engaging lesson plans and assessing student progress. The teacher is to foster critical thinking in a safe, inclusive learning environment for students to succeed academically and personally. The Teacher will integrate Catholic values into the classroom while cultivating an inclusive environment where all students can grow academically, spiritually, and socially.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or relevant field

Certification with Iowa Board of Educational Examiners in teaching and in appropriate subject area, Math

Practicing Catholic preferred

Enthusiastic supporter of Catholic faith and schools

In-depth knowledge of teaching methods and legal educational procedures

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in the use of educational technology

Self-motivated

Well-organized with leadership abilities

Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills

Professional oral and written communication skills

Flexible, adaptive, and cooperative

All who serve at Xavier Catholic Schools will witness by their public behavior, actions, and words a life consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Foster the Christian uniqueness of the learning community

Maintain required trainings as required by the State of Iowa, Archdiocese, and local site

Adhere to the teaching standards

Plan, prepare and deliver math instruction to students in grades 6-8 using school curriculum goals.

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment and engage students in active learning

Incorporate technology and multimedia to enhance instruction

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures

Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school

Provide appropriate feedback on work

Participate in problem solving process to ensure needs of students are being met

Differentiate instruction to address the needs of individual students

Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development

Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school policies and regulations

Participate in department, school, and parent meetings

Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

Prepare classroom for class activities

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments

Maintain confidentiality with work-related matters

Promote positive public relations through interactions with the community

Work collaboratively with the school principal and Parent Association as needed

Work towards continuous quality improvement including the use of new technologies and equipment

Uphold, support, and promote all school policies and procedures

Accept and provide effective supervision, assignments, change and correction

These duties are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, reach, sit, hear, handle and perform repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that 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.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a school and outdoor setting. Employees may be required to attend an occasional evening meeting and do extensive close computer work.

At Xavier High School , we are committed to forming disciples who are unafraid to follow Jesus Christ. We seek educators who are not only passionate about their subject matter but also eager to foster a classroom environment rooted in faith, respect, and the dignity of all learners.

Position Type:Full-time