Middle School Math Teacher

Application Form For Middle School Math Teacher

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• Classroom Instruction
• Promote the MSA Mission and Vision in all communications and interactions.
• Embed MSA Core Values in daily activities.
• Serve as a case manager and carry out all steps and procedures of the Special Education assessment process including: the preparation of all due process forms; assessment procedures; determining eligibility; needs; recommendations; written evaluations; monitors student schedules for appropriateness throughout the year; meeting with parents and staff to share results.
• Complete all required due process paperwork required and/or mandated by the state and federal laws or as required by MSA.
• Develop, implement, and monitor strategies to support students’ functional and social/emotional development as appropriate.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Treat all students in an equitable manner.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of MSA.
• Utilize proper students’ preferred pronouns and name(s) in class and when communicating with parents/guardians.
• Provide timely feedback to students on all assigned work.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
• Assist in adapting curriculum and materials to best fit the needs of identified students.
• Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustment to instructional plans/techniques/IEPs/goals.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Comply with all 504 and Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations and modifications for classroom students.
• Collaborate with Educational Assistants on behavioral and academic areas of concern for students they support.
• Prepare a yearly budget for classroom resources.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Attend and participate in 8 am Wednesday staff meetings.
• Encourage parent and community involvement.
• Obtain information for parents when requested.
• Promptly return phone calls and respond to emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Monitor hallways before school, between class periods, and after school.
• Participate as an active member in governance and service activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  BA/BS degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related teaching field is required; a MA/MS degree is preferred.
• Certification:
  Minnesota State certification/license in teaching in appropriate subject area.
• Experience:
  
  Previous teaching experience.
• Skills:
  
  Language Proficiency:
  Must be fluent in English.
• Patience and Cultural Sensitivity:
  Essential for working with students from a variety of cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Adaptability and Creativity:
  The ability to adapt teaching methods to…