Teacher, Math; Secondary

Teacher, Mathematics (Secondary)

Reports To:

Principal

Employee Type:
Full-Time, School Year Only, Salaried, Exempt

Summary:

Plan, organize, and implement appropriate instructional practices and strategies to develop students' skills in mathematics. Provides the use of real life applications and simulations to instruct students in the analysis and interpretation of material being presented.

Develops and administers Mathematics curriculum consistent with CCS goals and objectives

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction

Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed

Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by CCS

Enforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code

Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model

Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school

Maintains highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students' information, progress, and records

Assumes other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or school administrator

Abides by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and all current PA Public School expectations

A four-year college degree and PA Math 7-12 Teaching Certification. If certification is from a different state, PA certification must be obtained within a determined timeframe

Demonstrated competence as a classroom teacher

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles

Ability to organize and coordinate work

Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents

Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth

Knowledge of basic computer operations

Required Clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt

Meets criteria for employment in a PA Public School

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate depending on the specific site