Middle School Math Teacher

Position : Math Teacher

Job Status : Full-Time / 190 days

Classification : Certified

Class : Exempt

Job Description :

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district positively at all times.
• Demonstrate relentless commitment to the academic achievement of all students.
• Establish and maintain an orderly classroom environment in which students actively participate.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of students' learning styles and needs.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum based on state frameworks and standards.
• Conduct an assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of instructional assistant(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching and learning process.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through interim and formative assessments.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
• Manage student behavior per student policies and the student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist inthe selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents and students concerning the academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Assume responsibility for assigned non-teaching duties.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

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Work Environment :

Most job responsibilities for this position are in an indoor school environment that is temperature controlled (heated and cooled) according to the season. Noise levels are mostly low to moderate. This position is cognitively demanding and requires especially well-developed professional social skills and communication skills. This job position may experience periods of standing, walking, and sitting.