Secondary Math Teacher

Secondary Math Teacher (9-12)

The role of the secondary mathematics teacher is to help each student develop competence in mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each student to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of applied mathematics; to encourage students to develop and advance in the field of mathematics.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Teach secondary mathematics courses to students in grades 9-12, utilizing course guidelines that are aligned with Arkansas teaching/learning standards and other appropriate curriculum pacing guides in teaching individual course content.
• Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing "discovery" and laboratory learning methods.
• Demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, other available technology in the understanding of mathematical algorithms.
• Provide opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluate each student's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
• Utilize graphing calculators and other technological tools to deepen student learning/understanding of mathematics.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids, and instructional supplies and maintain required inventory records.
• Communicate with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual student's progress in mathematics.
• Supervise students in and out-of-classroom during the assigned work day.
• Participate in curriculum developmental programs.
• Share in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams and participates in faculty committees.
• Maintain professional competence through professional learning activities provided by the District, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in the evaluation process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Licensure/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree required; field of study correlated to teaching assignment as a secondary mathematics teacher with the appropriate Arkansas licensure code or equivalent. Teachers with experience are valued; however, no prior experience is required.

Other requirements include successful completion of pre-employment background checks. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, other staff members and the general public.

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.