The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.   In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring new math teachers. This individual will ensure our students receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in education or math * Previous experience working with middle school and high school students * Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a secondary math endorsement (i.e. EQ, EX) * Previous teaching experience in an urban setting * Training in CRPBIS, Go Math, and other related instructional methodologies JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Demonstrate passion for and expertise of Algebra, Geometry, and other secondary math content * Provide world-class instruction in math to middle and high school students * Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction * Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions * Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment * Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. * Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces. * Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families. * May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties. * Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students. * Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication. * Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.   We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.   Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.   External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.   Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!   This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).