Math Teacher

Job Description

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 students using sound instructional practices.
• Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment; discipline 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 teachers.
• 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 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 the 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…