Math Teacher

Overview

You belong in the Power of WE! Excellent teachers make excellent schools. This position is for a Middle School Math teacher at George Read Middle School.

Location:

George Read Middle School. State Date:
As soon as possible.

Reports to:

Principal. Compensation:
Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website. Work Year: 10 months.

Teacher - Middle School Math

To create and sustain an educational environment conducive to the fulfillment of the District’s Mission so that maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized. A teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering instruction based on the approved curriculum and Common Core State Standards to help students move towards academic proficiency.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Must be eligible or hold State of Delaware Certification
• Passed Praxis II - for content area
• Bachelor’s degree or Master degree
• Student Teaching
• Proficient in Technology, Microsoft Office Applications, Children’s Educational Software, etc.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups
• Shows evidence of knowledge regarding practices known to be effective in promoting student learning while increasing student achievement
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Abuse Registry in the State of Delaware
• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Delivers instruction based on the general education Curriculum and Common State Standards
• Develops weekly lesson plans that contain all of the required components
• Delivers instruction utilizing appropriate resources, computers, audio-visual aids, equipment, materials, technology and instructional strategies to supplement instruction and presentations
• Provides differentiated instruction based on the student’s individual level of functioning and preferred learning modalities
• Plans and supervises paraprofessionals, volunteers, class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities and guides students in learning from those activities
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstrations, and work time that provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
• Develops and implements a classroom management system
• Provides a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff
• Develops, teaches, and reviews clear and concise classroom rules, routines, procedures and expectations
• Follows the strategies and requirements for effective behavior management
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative and professional relationship with peers, support staff, parents, administration, agency staff and school district staff
• Complies with Federal, State and Local Regulations and Policies
• Accurately completes all required paperwork within the designated timeline
• Utilizes all available resource materials to complete required paperwork and maintain professionalism

• Cooperates with Federal, State and Local Agency Personnel during Alternative Education and/or Special Education Compliance Monitoring and/or dispute resolution activities
• Remains current in certification research, instructional strategies & technology
• Attends in-service programs, mandated trainings and self-selected workshops/conferences
• Keeps certification current and active by monitoring status, including clock hours, on the DEEDS website
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an…