MS Math Teacher Grade 7

Principal and/or other designated personnel

Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides.

• To provide an approved middle school education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth;
• To help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education;
• To maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11 with appropriate subject area endorsement(s) for the position held or eligibility
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

• Salary, benefits, and leave time as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Conditions established by all laws and codes of the State, and all policies, rules, and regulations established by the Board of Education.

Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities

• Works to achieve state core curriculum content standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning and skills development in the classroom. Teaches pupils through an approved course of study using board-adopted curricula, textbooks and other appropriate teaching materials.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
• Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all pupils.
• Supervises pupils in out of classroom activities as assigned.
• Attempts to maximize student achievement using many resources that align with the core curriculum standards.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the academic, social, and emotional needs of each student.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward each student.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Identifies individual pupil needs and works cooperatively with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning issues.
• Maintains a current inventory of the books, supplies, and materials used by students and the equipment housed in the classroom.

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• Plans and implements sequential learning experiences, based on the use of data, for students in the content area for which the teacher is certified, using a variety of instructional strategies that are consistent with the district and school's philosophy, mission statement, instructional goals, school level objectives, and the Core Curriculum Content Standards. The learning experiences shall follow and use approved curricula and instructional materials.
• Plans and implements instruction to ensure that all students meet and exceed the five broad areas of the Cross-Content Workplace Readiness Standards:
  Develops career planning and workplace readiness skills;
  Uses technology, information, and other tools;
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