High School Math Teacher

JOB GOAL: To create an environment that encourages students to learn, take risks, become self-advocates, and productive members of society in accordance with DESE standards for effective teaching. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have the ability to: - Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students - Plan and implement lessons based on the curriculum that meets the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned - Utilize specific instructional strategies and practices that allow for the differentiation of instruction to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of various learners - Use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology - Use reasoning ability to evaluate assessment data and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action - Use contemporary professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decision - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community - Establish and implement classroom rules and expectations for classroom behavior that maintain order in the classroom - Work collaboratively with colleagues, students and families - Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form - Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public - Work independently, prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously - Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Grafton Public Schools policies - Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner - Plan, coordinate, conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development. - Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal