Middle School Mathematics Teacher (Starting 24-25 SY)

Urbana School District 116

TITLE:  Middle School Mathematics Teacher

LOCATION:  Urbana Middle School

SUPERVISOR:  Building principal and/or assistant principal(s)

JOB SUMMARY:  The mission of Urbana Middle School, a community of learning, is to engage and inspire students while promoting their intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Under the general direction of the principal and/or assistant principal(s), the teacher is responsible for fully supporting the mission of the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job successfully, the teacher must be able to perform each essential function at a level of proficiency.  A proficient teacher:

• Is knowledgeable and competent in Mathematics.
• Is a proponent of and advocate for Mathematics.
• Utilizes instructional strategies and practices that are best practice in the field of Mathematics.
• Utilizes and implements Mathematics interventions for students as needed.
• Designs instruction considering student needs, ability levels, interests, classroom performance, and assessment results.
• Incorporates some content from previous instruction into daily planning.
• Designs daily instruction that is clear, well-organized, and accurate.
• Plans appropriate instructional activities that require higher-order thinking skills and allow for extension and enrichment of student learning.
• Develops lesson plans based on district curriculum and objectives.
• Integrates knowledge gained from staff development and professional educational literature when designing instruction.
• Actively pursues increased knowledge of content and best teaching practices.
• Selects materials with consideration of various learning styles.
• Seeks resources to enhance instruction.
• Plans for the use of technology when applicable.
• Presents accurate and complete content area information as needed to enhance student's completion of work.
• Implements lessons that address district curriculum goals, objectives, and state standards.
• Actively builds on students' prior knowledge.
• Provides background and/or explanatory information to increase students' depth of understanding.
• Opens lessons with the use of effective strategies to build interest.
• Explain instructions and content clearly, checking for students' understanding as necessary.
• Employs a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the subject and to the learner's maturity.
• Adjusts instruction as needed during the lesson based on student response and feedback.
• Provides opportunities for all students to demonstrate learning.
• Demonstrates appropriate pacing that includes smooth, efficient transitions.
• Makes effective use of the entire learning period.
• Concludes lessons clearly.
• Utilizes multiple modalities when delivering lessons.
• Makes appropriate accommodations for individual students.
• Teaches lessons using knowledge of developmental characteristics of age groups.
• Completes and reports results of assessments mandated by the building and district.
• Aligns assessment with curriculum and instruction.
• Analyze assessment data for reliability and validity.
• Uses assessments that align with district curriculum and state standards.
• Uses assessment data to determine the range of student understanding.
• Uses assessments and results to guide instruction.
• Provides ongoing updates to students and parents regarding student progress.
• Provides clear academic expectations and criteria for success that can allow students to self-monitor progress.
• Provides students with timely feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Interacts with students in a mutually respectful and friendly manner.
• Establishes a trusting environment that fosters risk-taking and enhances positive student self-concept.
• Capitalizes on student interests and experiences as they relate to learning activities.
• Provides opportunities for students to assume responsibilities and develop independence.
• Recognizes and encourages diverse opinions while preparing students for membership in a multicultural society.
• Establishes and maintains high learning expectations.
• Foster's enthusiasm for learning in all students.
• Maintains a functional, attractive environment with materials conducive to student learning.
• Adjusts instruction as needed.
• Establishes procedural routines which are clear to students.
• Provides clear, adequate written instructions and materials for substitute teachers.
• Manages more than one situation at a time when necessary.
• Teaches clear behavioral expectations to students and checks for understanding.
• Addresses student problems in an organized, fair, and consistent manner.
• Seeks to improve specific and chronic behavioral problems.
• Monitors student behavior continuously while maintaining a consistent and appropriate emotional demeanor.
• Collaborates with parents, support staff, and others to develop and carry out a plan to improve student behavior.
• Reinforces appropriate student behaviors.
• Handles disruptive classroom situations.
• Works cooperatively with all staff, administration, parents, and community.
• Responds professionally to conflict.
• Treats people individually, irrespective of race, gender, or socio-economic background.
• Uses discretion in handling confidential information and difficult situations.
• Demonstrates punctuality in arrival and departure times from the building, classes, and meetings. Demonstrates consistent attendance.
• Informs administrators and appropriate personnel of school-related concerns and difficulties as they arise.
• Meets all professional responsibilities in a timely manner, including providing accurate information.
• Complies with building policies, school board policies, and requirements in the Professional Negotiated Agreement.
• Communicates often with faculty and staff through email or in person about the progress made by the students and the need or receipt of work.
• Demonstrates awareness of developments in the field of education.
• Keeps abreast of building and district-level committee work.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by participating in building and district staff development.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.  Attends staff meetings and in-service activities as directed.
• Serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty, follows ethics of the teaching profession, and promotes the welfare of students at all times.
• Teachers may assume additional roles and responsibilities within the school and/or district on a voluntary or compensatory basis as described in the Professional Negotiated Agreement and/or in agreement with the principal and/or assistant principal(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:  

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with certification and/or endorsement in the core teaching area, specifically at the middle school level.  Highly qualified status (when applicable) in the specific content area.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience teaching students at the middle school level, except in the case of a new college graduate, and/or previous experience teaching in the specific content area, except in the case of a new college graduate.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  In order to serve all students in this position, the ideal candidate would have a strong desire to work with bilingual and EL students.

LICENSES/CREDENTIAL:  Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsements specific to the teaching area.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary is based on a step placement which is determined by education, experience, and the Urbana Education Association and Board of Education contract.

SALARY:  Refer to the Certified Salary Schedule

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of professional personnel.

START DATE:  August 13, 2024

Note: * This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED:  May 2012