Mathematics Tech, Governor's Honors Program

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The Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) is a 4-week residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors. GHP offers instruction designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders. The instruction GHP provides is legislatively required to be significantly different from what is provided in a typical classroom. See our students in action by visiting the GHP Student Site (ghpstudentsite.com).

Duties & Responsibilities: The Tech for Mathematics works collaboratively with the instructors to broaden students’ exposure to various branches of mathematics. The Math Tech assists with instructional activities, technology integration, and student projects. Courses are tailored to reflect the diversity of both students and mathematics and offer challenges to students within their knowledge base. Topics range from computer programming to proof-oriented courses to application-oriented courses but are all concentrated on techniques of problem solving.

Topics of study have included:

Art of Computer Programming

Combinatorics

Cryptology

Data Structures

Fractals

Geometric Probability

Group Theory

Mathematical Modeling

Music and Mathematics

Non-Euclidean Geometry Geometry

Probability and Statistics

Proof techniques

Sequences and Series

Note: GHP provides robust onboarding for our summer faculty and will provide as much information and guidance to support instructors as needed.

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The program runs from June 13, 2027– July 10, 2027. It is a 4-Week, Summer Residential Assignment at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA (on-campus housing and dining plan are also provided)

The Math Tech will provide instruction assistance in the “major” discipline Monday – Saturday, and will provide instruction assistance in an elective area of study Monday-Friday.

The Math Tech is required to attend paid staff orientation and training sessions in advance of the summer program, work collaboratively with discipline specific department staff on an ongoing basis; participate in outside-of-class activities when directed; and other assigned tasks related to the Governor’s Honors Program.

A virtual training session will be held for new and returning faculty on Saturday, March 20th. The Math Tech must assist in preparing unit plans and/or a syllabus and course overviews that reflect a rigorous and engaging curriculum. The Math Tech must be able to maintain accurate records of attendance.

Minimum Training & Experience: Background of coursework in mathematics education, statistics, computer science, engineering, or related field; experience working with gifted high school students. High level of familiarity with mathematical technology and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience teaching gifted secondary learners

• Excellent organization skills

• Proven ability to provide a challenging and differentiated instructional experience to diverse learners

• Proven ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities

• Ability to participate in coaching and professional growth opportunities to improve instructional practice and to support others to improve their craft

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High level of professional integrity

Salary Details: $3,500

Interested individuals should email a cover letter and resume to fran.dundore@gosa.ga.gov and must apply for the position by clicking the RED “APPLY...Add to My Jobs!" button below:

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We will review all applications. Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment. Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications. Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.

Thank you for your interest in working with the Governor’s Honors Program!

For more information about this job contact:

applicant@opb.state.ga.us

http://gosa.georgia.gov

or fran.dundore@gosa.ga.gov

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Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.