JOB OVERVIEW

Every HCP-N teacher is on a team that is motivated, mission-driven teammates who are committed to taking responsibility for their students’ learning. Hiawatha teachers are charged with providing a rigorous, fast-paced, and inspiring learning environment for their students. In addition to leading courses in their content area, HCPN teachers will also lead Crew: adults committed to supporting a small group of students as they work to develop their academic and social-emotional selves. Crew teachers will be critical in the HCPN model of student support and will help monitor students’ academic success. The Math Teacher will work under the guidance of the Instructional Leadership Team and in close collaboration with their grade level team, department team (PLC), and fellow HCP-N colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE:

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• MinnesotaMath Teacher licensure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with colleagues, students and families
• Must have a growth mindset
• Cultural awareness of self and others
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and interact within various cultural contexts
• A track record of measurable success with students
• Optimism in our ability to close the opportunity gap for all students

Other Qualifications:

• Bilingualism in Spanish and English preferred
• State and federal background clearance (Trusted Employees) to work with students (123B.03).
• No prospective employee can report to work without this clearance being received and the Human Resources Manager notifying the immediate supervisor of this clearance.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of adolescent development and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for adolescents
• Knowledge of applicable school policies and procedures

Acquired Skills:

• Well-developed, clear communication and interpersonal skills that maintain a respectful, professional, and courteous manner
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work with diverse student populations

Abilities:

• Team player
• Love of learning – a lifelong learner
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Able to communicate effectively and regularly with the grade level team and/or principal regarding questions and concerns
• Organized
• Openness to differing views and objectives
• Excellent judgment in decision making
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
• Work independently with little direction

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities
• Seeing, to read a variety of materials
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
• Sitting or standing for extended periods
• Lifting objects that weigh up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Classroom environment
• Noise level is generally moderate
• Work conducted in a public or office setting
• Indoor in varying temperature
• Employees must have reliable transportation

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities
• Seeing, to read a variety of materials
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
• Sitting or standing for extended periods
• Lifting objects that weigh up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Close vision and ability to adjust focu

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Classroom environment
• Noise level is generally moderate
• Work conducted in a public or office setting
• Indoor in varying temperature
• Employees must have reliable transportatio