High School/College Math Tutors

Job Title: High School Teacher/Mathematics

Position Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the school principal, we are seeking a high school teacher to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Develops and administers high school curriculum consistent with Lee County School System goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts formative assessments of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Lee County School System (LCSS).
• 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 LCSS procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and LCSS policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other high school professional staff members, especially other teachers, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate resources and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Additional Duties:

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

Equipment:

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

Travel Requirements:

Travels to other school system buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• 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 with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification/License: Georgia state Certification (6-12)
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Education: ~ Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Experience: Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.