8th Grade Math​/Math I Teacher

Job Description POSITION DESCRIPTION 8th Grade/Math I Teacher

Camden Middle School

REPORTS TO:

Principal

SUPERVISES:
May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants.

PURPOSE:

To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

Degree in education or in a related area that will qualify for licensure as a teacher by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a NC Teaching License in Middle Grades Math (6-9) or a NC Teaching License that qualifies them to teach the subject and grade level.

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to district philosophy, goals, and objectives outlined in the North Carolina Standards.
• Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet the individual needs of students.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for learning and the development of good study habits.
• Consistently uses hands‑on, exploratory practices with students.
• Provides students with activities that require them to think through and solve problems.
• Teaches lessons appropriate to the maturity and interests of middle grade students.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicates them to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques that guide the learning process towards academic achievement and curriculum goals.
• Fosters discovery and problem‑solving skills, along with an inquiry‑based approach through real‑world hands‑on tasks.
• Keeps up‑to‑date on knowledge of subject matter and learning theory, and shares this knowledge to continually improve the school's curriculum.
• Assists in the ongoing curriculum revision process.
• Works with principals, subject matter specialists, and teachers to use test data to improve curriculum content and delivery.
• Develops and consistently applies reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate classroom management techniques in accordance with district and school guidelines.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Shares responsibility for the supervision of students in all areas of the school during the school day.
• Provides for the supervision of assigned students when circumstances require a brief absence.
• Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Attends all staff, department, and committee meetings, as required.
• Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework.
• Provides progress and other reports as required.
• Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program as required.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers.
• Utilizes multiple instructional technologies to engage students and enhance instruction.
• Implements best practices for the district's 1:1 initiative related to technology use.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Upholds and enforces Board of Education policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Plans and prescribes purposeful assignments for teacher assistants, tutors, and volunteers as needed.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time‑on‑task.

The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; has established a set of rules and…