6th Grade Math Teacher

Position Starts January 6, 2025

APPLY ONLINE: www.liberty25.org

JOB GOAL:
To help each pupil develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Teaches courses in mathematics to middle school pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
• Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids
• Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, whiteboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aides
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil
• Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to promote an orderly, productive classroom environment
• Evaluates each pupil's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills
• Communicates with parents to interpret cotemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams and participates in faculty committees
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
• Other duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Education preferred
• Valid & Appropriate AZ Teacher Certificate; Appropriately Certified for Middle Grades Math
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Able to communicate effectively with staff, students, and community members.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls and use a keyboard or keypad. The employee occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk or sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and monitor students on the periphery.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee regularly works indoors.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.

SALARY:
Per Board Approved FY25 Certified Teacher Starting Salary Guide

Up to $5,000 Proposition 301 Performance Pay

$1,500 Middle Grades Math Stipend

$1,500 Middle Grades Teacher Stipend

$500 Middle Grades Teacher at Title I School Stipend

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Exempt Status

4-Day School Week (Monday-Thursday)

40 hours per week

10 Months( 167 Days)

Sick/Personal Leave

Health Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Participation in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

REPORTS TO:

Site Principal

APPLY ONLINE: www.liberty25.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,845.00 - $62,311.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• AZ Teacher Certificate (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Buckeye, AZ 85326: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,845 - $62,311