Math Teacher

Math Teacher

It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:
We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.

We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff. We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence.

Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

The primary responsibility of the Math Teacher is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential; performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Math Teacher also maintains a cooperative attitude with staff, parents, and students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• Math Endorsement or teacher must be highly qualified in applicable content area through the following options:
• Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license
• 36 semester credit hours applicable to content area - Math
• Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series)
• Be eligible for a TiR or Alternative Licensing Program in content area
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Preferred:

• Experience in a Title I or low income setting
• Previous experience as a certified teacher

Knowledge and understanding of Common Core standards Ability to unpack standards and align with curriculum Ability to write specific learning goals, objectives and outcomes Ability to analyze and use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions Ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and actively participate in professional learning communities Ability to use technology and incorporate/teach 21st century skills Ability to scaffold and differentiate instruction Ability and willingness to integrate reading, writing and math throughout the curriculum Computer expertise or an expectation to learn Infinite Campus Positive public relation skills, professionalism, strong work ethic, ability to develop positive relationships with school and community Ability to demonstrate the communication skills with students, parents, and teachers to enhance the educational, personal, and social aspect of each student Ability to interpret test information and data Strong commitment to system change and strong evidence of being a "team player" Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis Ability to be flexible

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success.

That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit…