Math Teacher @ Choices

Position:
Teacher - Math @ Choices

Reports to:

School Principal or Designee

Employment Status:
Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Description:

Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to set realistic expectations; establish proper rapport and effectively communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; guide the process towards the achievement of curricular goals; participate in professional development activities

NOTE:

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

* Ensure safety of students

* Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

* Prepare clear and timely lesson plans

* Maintain accurate and complete records as required

* Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development

* Attend parent/teacher conferences

* Collaborate with colleagues

* Distribute course-related assignments

* Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis

* Provide complete lesson plans for substitute

* Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

* Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life

* Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education approved courses of study

* Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities

* Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

* Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

* Attend meetings and in-services as required per negotiated agreement

* Teach students using sound instructional practices

* Attend educational field trips

* Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

* Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team

* Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals

* Observe ethics of the teaching profession

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials

* Promote good public relations

* Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

* Serve as a role model for students

* Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships

* Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon

* Participate in intervention assistance team meetings

* Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues

* Supervise student teachers

* Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university

* Appropriate state of Ohio certifications/license

* Prior teaching experience is preferable

* Such alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

* Ability to work effectively with others

* Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

* Effective, active listening skills

* Organizational and problem solving skills

* Training in varied instructional design

* Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks

* Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice

* Ability to work in a team environment

* Computer/word processing skills

Equipment Operated:

* Various office machines

* Computer

* Calculator

* Telephone

* Overhead projector

* Tape recorder

* Compact disc player

* Printer

* TV

* VCR or DVD player

* Copy machine

* Fax machine

Additional…