About This Role
This teaching post involves planning, instructing, assessing, and caring for assigned students in mathematics. The role suits a teacher who can build strong computational fluency while guiding students toward conceptual understanding and logical argument, and who appreciates the contributions of Muslim scholars to mathematics.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver mathematics instruction aligned with the ISSI curriculum and grade-level standards
- Teach toward mastery, building strong foundations in arithmetic and algebra before advancing to geometry, proof, and higher mathematics
- Use classical methods, including explicit instruction, memorization of key facts and formulas, Socratic questioning, and student explanation of reasoning aloud and in writing
- Develop weekly lesson plans and submit them for review on the schedule set by the Principal
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Integrate Islamic values and character development into instruction where appropriate
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior using School-designated platforms and systems
- Establish and maintain a safe, organized, and respectful classroom environment
- Supervise students during instructional periods, transitions, recess, and dismissal as assigned
- Enforce School policies on conduct, dress code, and academic integrity consistently and fairly
- Respond promptly to student needs related to safety, well-being, and learning
- Administer formative and summative assessments in line with the curriculum schedule
- Grade student work, enter scores into the School-designated gradebook, and complete report cards by published deadlines
- Identify students showing signs of academic difficulty within the first four (4) weeks of each marking period and coordinate intervention with the Principal and support staff
- Prepare students for NYS Regents exams and standardized tests such as the SAT and SHSAT
- Communicate with parents regularly about student progress, behavior, and upcoming events through School-approved channels
- Attend parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and other parent engagement events as scheduled
- Respond to parent emails and messages within two (2) school days
- Maintain a professional and constructive tone in all parent communications, consistent with ISSI’s values
- Attend all required staff meetings, grade-level meetings, and professional development sessions
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, vertical alignment, and student support
- Meet the School’s annual professional development requirements, including mandatory trainings designated by the Principal