What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Math Teacher position at Kuna Joint School District 3?
Job Status: All Applicants
Job Title: Secondary Math Teacher for the 25/26 School Year
Location: Initial Point High School
Reports To: Principal
Calendar: Certified (185 days)
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Placed on Certified Salary Schedule
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Public Employees Retirement System-School District, and Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
Provides students with the fullest educational opportunity to learn and progress through use of appropriate teaching strategies and materials.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a current Idaho Education Credential with appropriate endorsement
- Positive public relations skills
- Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Successful experience working with students in a classroom setting that include varying ability levels, including at-risk students.
- Provide differentiated instruction to all students using a variety of instructional strategies.
- Committed to continual collaboration with counselors, administrators and other teachers on student needs and highly effective instructional practices.
- Accommodate implementation of special services (IEP, 504) when applicable.
- Participate in staff meetings, staff projects and professional staff development.
- Communicate effectively with parents and students.
- Innovative, self-starter.
- Strong classroom management skills
- Perform such school-related duties as assigned by the principal.
- Be knowledgeable of, and uphold all policies pertaining to teachers and students as specified in district rules and regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter competencies and/or skills to be presented to students.
- Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students to the extent possible.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students within the limits of resources provided by the district.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objectives to students. Upon request of the immediate supervisor, show written evidence of preparation.
- Use instructional materials adopted by the district and employ methods that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Follow prescribed safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Accept responsibility for extra-curricular activities and other duties as may be assigned to meet the needs of students.
- Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication and cooperative relations with the administration, students, parents and colleagues.
- Effectively participate in regular collaboration with team members to accomplish in-depth curriculum, assessment and instructional planning.
- Work to incorporate best practices and literacy strategies into the specific content area.
- Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Know and follow district policy and chain of command.
- Deal with students, parents, staff, and others in a positive, encouraging manner.
- Act ethically and confidential in all aspects of employment.
