7th Grade Math Teacher

7th Grade Math Teacher
Sterling Middle School

Full-time with benefits; 4-day school week, 167 scheduled working days/year, 8.0 hours/day
Salary Range: $44,000 minimum depending on experience (based on the 2024-2025 salary schedule)

Benefits & Eligibility:

RE-1 Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits, which may include: Employer-Paid Health Insurance. Optional Dental and Vision Insurance. Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plans, and Retirement Savings Plans.
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https://www.re1valleyschools.org/o/re-1-valley-school-district/page/insurance


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

• Bachelor's Degree in the content area or enrolled in a program leading towards obtaining such degree.
• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license or have licensure application in process with appropriate endorsement in Mathematics or a valid Colorado Substitute Teaching License and enrolled in a program working toward alternative licensure
  (must upload license or in process documentation to application).
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work cooperatively with parents, students, and staff.
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the subject matter assigned, classroom management, best practices and strategies, students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Completed and submitted online application.
• A current cover letter or letter of interest detailing information about the candidate and their interest in Re-1 Valley Schools.
• A current, professional resume.
• Three current professional letters of reference.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teach courses in mathematics using as guidelines the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications.
2. Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develop lesson plans appropriate to instructional process and the level of learning needs of students.
4. Demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, chalk board, overhead projector and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
5. Provide opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
6. Design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
7. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
8. Evaluate each student's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
9. Select and requisition books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintain required inventory records.
10. Communicate with parents to interpret methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual student's progress.
11. Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
12. Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
13. Participate in curriculum and other development programs.
14. Share in the sponsorship of student activities related to mathematics and participation in faculty committees.
15. Maintain professional competence through in service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Notation:
All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District’s website.

Sterling is located in Logan County in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 13,900, in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the front range (I-25 corridor).

RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,920 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 500 staff.

RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.