Math - 8th Grade - Roosevelt

Summary

Provides instruction in the curricular area of Math to students.

Math 5-12, Math K-8

• Develop and implement programming associated with math to be delivered in a classroom setting for general education students.
• Support and implement the district curriculum, standards and benchmarks.
• Assist school staff with strategies to support and meet students' needs and achievement of academic goals.
• Provide active communication and positive relationships with parents and community members.
• Assist in planning and delivery of social/emotional/behavioral school-wide programming.
• Assist and collaborate with administration, student-support staff, parents and students.
• Maintain appropriate records and protect the confidentiality of data.
• Meet the 8 Iowa Teaching Standards and 42 criteria on a consistent basis.
• Report to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• Experience in classroom teaching in middle school preferred.

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy.

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts.

Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of children and their own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children.
• Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a track record of success.
• Works with great integrity.

Iowa Teaching Certification with a content area endorsement is required.

Apply knowledge of current research as it relates to supporting the educational goals of the District. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects; talk and hear. Must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0–24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. Use hand strength to grasp items; bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than average. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0–12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes.

Push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

The work environment is usually quiet. Position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. workday. Employee frequently works in different areas of the classroom including at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities. Usually works indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer.