Math Teacher at Miriam Foundation – St. Louis, Missouri

Miriam Learning Center is a leading provider of special education services in the St. Louis area for students age 2 to 18, catering to students with diagnosed or undiagnosed diverse learning needs. Annually, we support nearly 1600 children, offering tailored services that enable students to realize their potential and thrive within their current school environments. Whether students require in-school assistance or after-school support, Miriam Learning Center strives to meet their individual needs.

Position: Math Teacher- PRN

Evening hours, 6-15 hours per week

Qualifications:

• Math Certification K-12th Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited college or university in a related field
• Must have a Missouri certification
• Requires a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in special education and/or general education
• Experience in providing educational services to children and/or adolescents who have educational disabilities or learning difficulties.
• Ability to use computer and web based programs consistently including Outlook, Word and Excel
  • For tutoring clients, provide appropriate treatment based upon a child's academic assessment and track progress towards the student's goals.
  • To maintain an online web based account for progress towards goals following each tutoring session.
  • Submit billing in a timely manner.
  • Any other duties as specified by the supervisor.

Reports to: Special Education Supervisor

Pay: $43/hour

Skilled in:

• Planning and developing lesson plans for each unique learner
• Presenting materials and concepts in an understandable and clear manner
• Assessing and evaluating student performance and needs
• Ability to use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods, and curriculum materials to support math instruction
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, students, staff and other educational professionals over instructional needs of the student

More about Miriam Learning Center:

Additionally, Miriam collaborates with over 100 local schools, providing them with access to our expert staff and resources. Through teacher training and consultation services, we help schools implement best practices when serving students with special needs, fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Our special educational staffing division fills vacancies in schools; ensuring students receive vital interventions. Comprehensive evaluation services provide an economical solution to test IDEA eligible students or to obtain medical diagnoses and recommendations.

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform functions of the job:

Knowledge of teaching methods, practices and techniques, focusing on conceptual understanding, application (algebra, geometry, functions), and problem-solving.

• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on students learning styles
• Knowledge of the foundations of math processes and instruction
• Knowledge of child development theories and development stages and needs
• Knowledge of current trends, theories and technologies pertaining to learning and instruction
• Knowledge of instructional technologies and software, equipment, tools and devices used presenting instruction, documenting assessments, student progress