MS Math Interim Teacher Grade 7- Effective

Middle School Teacher

Reports To:

Principal and/or other designated personnel. Supervises:
Pupils, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides.

Nature And Scope Of Job:

• 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; and
• To maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Qualifications:

• 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

Employment

Terms:

• 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.

Performance Responsibilities:

• 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.

Terms Of Employment:
Salary and work year to be determined by the board.

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and the Board's policy on evaluation of certified staff.