Long-Term Sub Math Guide
Job Title: Long-Term Sub High School IB Math Guide
Level: Upper Adolescent (grades 11th & 12th)
Classification: 1.0 FTE (Full-time, exempt position)
Licensure or Certification: MN Teaching License in Mathematics (grades 5-12)
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Reports to: Adolescent Instructional Program Director
Start Date: March 2026- June 2026, August 2026 - November 2026 (8 months)
Organization description:
Great River School (GRS) is a public Montessori school serving students grades 1st through 12th with the International Baccalaureate program in 11th & 12th grades. Our community is committed to an engaging environment which prepares students for their unique roles as responsible and engaged citizens of the world. Our vision is world peace through education. We specifically seek to deconstruct systems of bias and oppression that interrupt relationships and access to education. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, racial justice, gender inclusion, and accessibility of education is central to our core values as a school community.
General description:
This position will teach mathematics to 11th and 12th year students.
Essential Responsibilities Include:
- Teaches IB mathematics in the IB Diploma Program
- Uses identified needs to guide the learning process toward student achievement of the district's math content standards. Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects using formal and informal assessment data obtained from students.
- Uses a variety of manipulatives and hands-on activities to support content standards and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Creates a classroom environment and research-based program of study that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required school guidelines.
- Implements all policies and rules governing student life and conduct both in the school and on field trips.
- Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes during agreed upon work hours.
- Conducts or participates in needed parent conferences and telephone conferences.
- Serves as an advisor to an advisory of 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students, including overseeing and supporting students in experiential learning and reflection in Creativity - Activity - Service (CAS).
- Helps to plan and facilitate week-long, overnight GRS Key Experiences including a fall trip and a week of experiential learning in Spring Intensives.
Assessment responsibilities:
- Conducts student diagnostic assessments to identify those eligible for intervention services, to plan instruction, and assists staff members in learning various assessment techniques. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Collaborates, as needed, with appropriate personnel, including colleagues in the math department and the Child Find team, regarding students who may need specialized interventions.
- Plan and implement culturally relevant curriculum and pedagogy that aligns with Montessori method, IB Approaches to Teaching and Learning, standards-based grading.
- Coordinate and support IB internal and external assessments.
Professional Development responsibilities:
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through professional development activities.
- Participates in discussions or activities focused on using research to improve math.
- Participates in staff development focused on delivery of math intervention and assessment.
- Works toward continuous learning in Anti-bias, Anti-racist teaching and learning, culturally relevant pedagogy, and standards-based grading
- Participates in appropriate IB and Montessori training, as needed, may involve travel
- Participates in training for math diagnostic tools
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Supervisor
Qualifications:
- Valid Minnesota Teaching License, Mathematics 5-12
- Experience working with students individually and in small groups on a wide range of math skill levels
- IB experience
- Experience working with FastBridge as assessments
Preferred qualifications:
- Montessori experience
- Experience with standards-based grading
Great River School provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and or expression, genetic information, martial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
In addition, Great River School will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until successful candidate(s) are hired.
Please send a letter of interest, resume and three professional letters of reference (email of application materials is preferred) to:
Email: jobs@greatriverschool.org
Hiring Committee - IB Math Guide
Great River School
1326 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108