Math Teacher

Math Teacher

Buckeye Valley Local Schools Buckeye Valley High School - Delaware, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job : 5741578

Final date to receive applications: Jun 15, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: May 27, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Position:
Math Teacher (Grades 6-12)

Reports to:

Building Principal/Curriculum Director

Employment Status:
Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Description:

Teach the appropriate course of study for each subject area using a variety of instructional techniques that meet individual learning styles.

NOTE:

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance.

• Ensure safety of students
• Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment, disciplining students when necessary
• Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development
• Attend parent/teacher conferences
• Distribute homework assignments
• Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing, quizzing, or evaluating student projects on a regular basis
• Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes when needed
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards and conferences to discuss student progress
• Observe ethics of the teaching profession
• Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, 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
• Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty
• Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical background and family history
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor
• Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of students
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been approved by the Board of Education
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting the state model learning outcomes
• Implement instructional strategies that incorporate content standards for subject matter area of expertise

• Attend educational field trips
• Act as a mentor for first year teachers as agreed upon
• Organize various subject-specific programs within assigned building, e.g., Right to Read Week
• Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as "team" teaching, semester projects, etc.
• Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon
• Serve as a role model for students
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon
• Supervise student teachers
• Discipline students when necessary
• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Provide incentives and motivation to students
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Curriculum Director

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in education with appropriate subject area from a four-year college or university
• Successful student teaching experience
• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license
• Meet the applicable requirement of a "highly qualified" teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act within the requirements
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

• Knowledge of academic area and various teaching methodologies
• 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, record keeping…