High School Math Teacher/Advisor (2026-27)

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HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER/ADVISOR

Job Description

Who We Are: The Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) is an award-winning, high performing network of charter schools located in Dayton, Ohio. Serving grades K-12, DECA’s three campuses are singularly focused on helping children from the city of Dayton gain the skills they need to be successful in college and beyond.

Mission: We prepare future college graduates today to become the leaders of our community tomorrow.

Core Values: Put students first; Demand success; Invest deeply in relationships; Do what’s right; Prove education changes lives; Find joy;

Our Students and Results: 94% of our students are African-American and 72% are economically disadvantaged; Over 80% of our students will be first in their family to go to college; DECA is committed to providing a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum; Our campuses foster an awareness of social justice issues; Strong community partnerships are at the core of our success; DECA alumni graduate from college at a rate nearly 5 times the national average for first generation college students and on par with their suburban counterparts;

Successful Applicants: Develop and practice cultural competence in teaching, teamwork, and leadership; Build relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community; Seek and act on feedback; Live our Core Values;

Job Summary: Math teachers/advisors at DECA serve as advocates and guides for students' learning based upon individual student needs and gifts. Teachers/advisors know their students well, help them plan and follow through on their learning goals, and work tirelessly to create optimal learning experiences for students in their advisory groups. Teacher/advisors report to the School Director.

Qualifications

Valid teaching license/certificate for the assigned grade or subject(s);

Effective interpersonal skills with children and adults;

A broad range of interests and experience, with a passion for learning;

Solid, basic knowledge in core content areas;

Prior relevant experience preferred;

Sound classroom management skills;

Ability to improvise and problem‑solve;

Experience with technology integration in teaching and learning;

Effective in an interdisciplinary, teamed environment;

Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and data‑driven decision making;

Entrepreneurial spirit;

Affinity for supporting students as individual learners;

Dedication to the mission of assuring student learning and achievement;

Duties / Essential Functions

Serve as a positive role model for students;

Maintain a supportive, enthusiastic, and encouraging attitude with all students;

Implement DECA’s mission and core values;

Advocate for students and families;

Celebrate student accomplishments;

Develop meaningful, appropriate relationships with each student and parent/guardian;

Be available to students and parents for education‑related purposes, including outside of prescribed times when necessary;

Facilitate student learning plans with each family or guardian;

Forecast educational needs of each student;

Plan and deliver challenging instruction that meets individual student needs, interests, and abilities;

Employ a variety of educational techniques and provide supplemental activities supporting student growth;

Facilitate learning outside the school building through field experiences;

Assist in identifying, establishing, and monitoring learning opportunities;

Ensure students use prescribed materials (personal learning plans, planners, journals, etc.);

Hold students accountable for academic progress;

Regularly report on student progress through calls, meetings, and reports;

Attend faculty meetings and staff development sessions as scheduled;

Maintain accurate, complete, and factual records on each student as required by law;

Assess and facilitate the strengths and needs of the whole learner (physical, social, emotional, intellectual);

Design and adapt individualized learning plans;

Assess and alter plans toward student learning success;

Mediate student conflicts;

Collaborate with the school team on intervention strategies;

Transport students in compliance with traffic ordinances and school policy when required;

Perform other duties as assigned by the principal;

Strive to continually improve professional competence;

Terms of Employment

195 days of work per year

Salary determined based on experience and education level

All staff members receive a one‑year contract

Working Environment

School, activity center, outdoor play areas;

Field and retreat sites;

Other environments as deemed necessary or appropriate

Physical Demands

Stand, walk, sit, talk, and/or hear regularly;

Occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;

Close vision, distance vision, and depth perception required

Additional Working Conditions

Noise level ranges from quiet to loud depending on activity and location;

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue; occasional operation of a motor vehicle to transport students;

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions

The information in this job description complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for the position. Additional duties may be assigned.

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