Mathematics - Salina High School South

Mathematics - Salina High School South

Position Type:

High School Teaching/Mathematics

Date Posted:

12/12/2025

Location:

South High School

(High-Needs School)

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Job Description

Instructor of Mathematics

Title:

High School Mathematics Teacher

Reports To:

Building Principal

Supervises:
Assigned students/staff members

Evaluation:
As per Negotiated Agreement

Job Summary:

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as college and career ready students.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree with appropriate Kansas licensure.

Performance Responsibilities:

* Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

* Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

* Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

* Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

* Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

* Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.

* Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

* Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

* Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

* Confers with and seeks assistance of district specialists regarding possible learning disabilities of student.

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

* Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

* Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

* Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

* Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads.

* Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

* Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

* Works with designated team to plan and determine appropriate steps to meet student needs.

* Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.

* Complies with good safety practices.

* Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.

* Other duties as assigned.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

* Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.

* Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

* Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

* Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

* Ability to organize and coordinate work.

* Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

* Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

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Certification/License:

* Appropriate Kansas Certification

Education:

* Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

FLSA Status:
Exempt