Math Teacher - Hays Middle School

POSITION INFORMATION

• State Certification as a Math Teacher or as required for position.

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment

DISTRICT BENEFITS

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in one or more fields of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, financial math, and calculus. Specific focus placed on the application of skills and connection to real-world problem-solving techniques.

• Teaches knowledge and skills in one or more fields of Numbers, algebra, geometry, Data analysis and probability in accordance with district curriculum.
• Promotes critical and creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Kansas State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, maintains inventory records, and ensures equipment is in good working order.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

ABOUT USD 489

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