Teacher - Middle School Math

Job Description

Title: General Education Teacher - Middle and High School

Type: Contract Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary: Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

Reports To: Building Principal

Objective: The primary function of a teacher is to deliver the district curriculum in multiple ways that increase student learning and achievement.

• Teaches middle and high school students academic, social, and life skills through the delivery of district instruction, curriculum and assessment.
• Prepares, administers, corrects and analyzes student assessments.
• Utilizes the conclusions derived from assessment analysis in developing lessons.
• Instructs students on rules of conduct and expected behaviors.
• Manages his/her class as well as other students wherever those students may be located, whether on campus or at off‑campus events.
• Identifies students with academic issues and refers those students to appropriate service providers.
• Regularly informs parents or guardians of their students’ academic performance and behavior.
• Maintains records, attendance, and grades as required by the district.
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework in a timely manner.
• Instructs students, using various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Plans, organizes and delivers differentiated instruction in an appropriate manner consistent with district curriculum.
• Maintains school and classroom discipline.
• Meets or calls parents to discuss student progress and issues.
• Teaches one or more subjects to students in either Middle or High school.
• Provides timely feedback to students, parents, and guardians on evaluations.
• Uses appropriate techniques and strategies that promote critical, creative, and evaluative thinking skills.
• Strives to maintain a learning environment that is both physically and emotionally safe.
• Effectively and regularly communicates with fellow staff members and school administration.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting a course of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal, school administration or superintendent of schools.
• Assists in the communication and enforcement of federal and state laws and regulations, as well as district policies and procedures.
• Works cooperatively with school administration, staff, and special education.
• Respects students, parents, guardians and community.
• Assists parents with questions and concerns.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, parents and guardians.
• Respects and embraces students of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Assists in the protection of students and property.
• Assists Principal or Vice Principal in fire and other emergency drills.
• Assists the Principal or Vice Principal in the management of students (e.g., dismissal, field trips, etc.).
• Maintains a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
• Participates in district professional development.

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment, exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, stand, crouch, and bend over for extended periods, and access classroom and school facilities.

Position Type:
Full‑Time.

Salary Range: $55,395 to $97,700 per year.

Location:

Bellamy Middle School, Chicopee, Massachusetts.