Teacher: Mathematics

Primary Function (Job Goal)
To advocate for all learners, focus on academic achievement, and build on student successes by committing to continuous instructional improvement and providing an environment that supports the social development of all students.
Reports To (accountability)
Principal

Salary
Salary placement is established in accordance with the salary placement schedule in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Troy CCSD 30-C Board of Education and Troy Education Association and is determined by years of experience and degree.

Qualifications / Local Requirements

• Professional Educator License
  • Endorsement in Middle School Mathematics for appropriate grade level
  • License in Endorsement in one of the following:
    • Elementary Self-Contained General Education (K-9)
    • Secondary Education (6-12)
  • "Highly Qualified" (Elementary/Middle Grades test, preferred)
  • The applicant must fulfill one of the following:
  • Must currently be assigned to this position
  • Student taught in grades 4-8 within the last 3 years
  • Taught at any school in grades 4-8 in a regular education self-contained classroom within the last 3 years.
  • Held an administrative contract in the Troy system that expired within the last year and assigned to this position*
    • Worked as an Instructional Coach in the Troy system in grades 5-8 within the last year
    • Have been employed by Troy 30C at any time

Physical Requirements

Endurance within a classroom setting; teaching students while standing, sitting, or walking throughout the classroom, building or outside activities with the ability to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc.

Working with the students in an instructional setting may entail kneeling or squatting, stooping, and bending from the waist on an occasional to frequent basis on a given day.

Occasionally required to run.

Use of aids such as whiteboards, posters, bulletin boards, overhead projector, television, VCR/DVD, computer, and technological equipment.

Retrieval, use, lifting and storage of teaching material, including books, equipment, assignments, etc.

Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Planning and Preparation
  • a. Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
  • b. Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development, especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group assigned.
  • c. Set appropriate instructional goals.
  • d. Design coherent instruction based on district learning targets, the primary function of this position and student data.
  • e.Design formative and summative assessments that measure student performance based on established learning targets.
  • f.Demonstrate a basic understanding and knowledge of current technology that is incorporated as a natural instructional tool, in constant use.
  • g. Assure that the students always have the appropriate supplies available to perform the tasks required in the various modules.
• Classroom Environment
  • a. Create an environment of respect and rapport.
  • b. Establish a culture for learning.
  • c. Manage classroom procedures.
  • d. Manage student behavior.
  • e. Organize the physical environment to promote learning.
• Instruction
  • a. Implement instruction planned in accordance with Section 1.
  • b. Communicate with students.
  • c. Use appropriate questioning and discussion techniques.
  • d. Engage students in learning.
  • e. Use assessment information to drive instructional decision making.
  • f. Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• Professional Responsibilities
  • a. Reflect on teaching.
  • b. Maintain accurate records.
  • c. Communicate with families.
  • d. Participate in a professional learning community.
  • e. Grow and develop professionally.
  • f.Demonstrate professionalism in behavior and dress.
  • g. Attend…