Math Teacher: Shape Student Success

Math Teacher, Northridge High School (Job )

Location:

Northridge High School
Classification:
Exempt
Contract Length:  (190 days)
Salary:
Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on the employee's education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten (10) years, which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee.

Benefits:
Comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans available to all employees regardless of hours worked and immediately upon hire. Paid Leave:
Article VII of the Master Contract covers leave opportunities for certified staff, including sick and discretionary leave.

School Principal

Until filled

• Bachelor's Degree
• Colorado Teaching License

• Experience in a related field
• Bilingual

• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and to establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
• Visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Empathetic.
• Positive relationship builder.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position as outlined.

• Provides for own professional growth through ongoing reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by building administrators in accordance with school/division policies and practices.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding students' information.

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies.
• Ensures adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum standards, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
• Uses instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives and standards.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning abilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and/or volunteers, and works cooperatively with department heads.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional standards and objectives.
• Respects students' personal spaces throughout the day.
• Implements students' IEP plans, while ensuring the integrity of academic time and in a manner that motivates students to learn and participate.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of the responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies.
• Works to establish and maintain…