Math Teacher Job Phenix City area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Mathematics Teacher Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Mathematics Teacher - SUPERVISES:
Directly supervises students assigned to his/her classes. Indirectly supervises all students.

JOB GOAL:
To help each pupil develop competence in basic and/or advanced mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each student to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possess valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate.
2. Proper endorsement in the appropriate mathematics teaching field.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board might find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

School Principal - SALARY:
To be determined commensurate with local salary matrix, credentials, and experience.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach one or more mathematics courses (basic/advanced) to secondary pupils utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.

Demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher prepared instructional aids.

Maintain an auditable record of pupil attendance and make daily reports.

Control assigned district-owned instructional equipment and supplies to prevent loss or abuse.

Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment in the classroom where several kinds of activities may be taking place simultaneously.

Instruct pupils in importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits.

Evaluate, select and requisition books, instructional aids, equipment, and instructional supplies and maintain required inventory records.

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.

Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.

Prepare written lesson plans with appropriate objectives and utilizes appropriate state standards, guides, tasks lists, etc.

Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district's and school's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.

Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, policy, and administrative regulation.

Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rule governing student life and conduct, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional environment when required or requested to do so under reasonable circumstances.

Attend and participate in faculty and other meetings as scheduled by administration.

Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

Sponsor student extracurricular organizations as requested.

Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. Provides nine week and mid-nine week progress reports as well as keeping students and parents aware of at least weekly progress.

Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.

Provide for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advances coursework at institutions of higher learning. Meets at least minimum school district requirements for the annual number of inservice hours.

Assist the administration with and/or supervises entry and exit of students while providing supervision of the commons area as assigned.

In order to maximize student achievement, teachers should be able to assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals, objectives and student outcomes.

Develop and implement a program of instruction that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and is consistent with local and state study and curriculum guides.

Plan and employ a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which are compatible with the physical facility but serve the needs and capabilities of the students.

In order to provide a general environment conducive to the learning process, the teacher should be able to manage the behavior of learners in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the school.

Continually communicate to students and parents (either in writing or verbally)…