High School Math Teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:
Math Teacher (Grades 6-12)

Reports to:

Building Principal/Curriculum Director

Employment Status:
Regular/Full-time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Description:

Teach the appropriate course of study for each subject area using a variety of

instructional techniques that meet individual learning styles

NOTE:

The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Essential Functions:

* Ensure safety of students

* Teach and evaluate the students using sound instructional practices

* Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment,

disciplining students when necessary

* Prepare clear and timely lesson plans

* Maintain accurate and complete records as required

* Provide guidance to students which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development

* Attend parent/teacher conferences

* Distribute homework assignments

* Ensure students are learning all subject material by testing, quizzing, or evaluating student projects on a regular

basis

* Provide complete lesson plans for substitute

* Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes when needed

* Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report

cards and conferences to discuss student progress

* Observe ethics of the teaching profession

* Instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

* Refer students suspected of learning disabilities for diagnosis on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of

district specialists as required

* Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conduct

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

* Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete, and accurate explanations utilizing a

variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

* Act as teacher, facilitator and information source in subject area specialty

* Teach new concepts and facilitate different activities enabling students to learn in different ways

* Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

* Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., home and discipline situations, medical

background and family history

* Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

* Attend meetings and in-services as required

* Refer attendance, health, and psychological emotional problems to Principal and/or Guidance Counselor

* Attend professional growth seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current on relevant issues

* Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

* Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity of students

* Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the courses of study which have been

approved by the Board of Education

* Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting the state model learning

outcomes

* Implement instructional strategies that incorporate content standards for subject matter area of expertise

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Attend educational field trips

* Act as a mentor for first year teachers as agreed upon

* Organize various subject-specific programs within assigned building, e.g., Right to Read Week

* Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices such as

"team" teaching, semester projects, etc.

* Act as department chairperson when requested and agreed upon

* Serve as a role model for students

* Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials

* Serve on committees and co-curricular activities as agreed upon

* Supervise student teachers

* Discipline students when necessary

* Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

* Provide incentives and motivation to students

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Curriculum Director

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in education with appropriate subject area from a four-year college or university

* Successful student teaching experience

* Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license

* Meet the applicable requirement of a "highly qualified" teacher under the No Child Left Behind Act within the

requirements

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find

appropriate

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Knowledge of academic area and various teaching methodologies

* Ability to work effectively with others

* Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

* Effective, active listening skills

* Organizational and problem solving skills, record keeping skills and classroom management skills

* Basic computer skills

* Basic first aid

* Ability to submit grades and attendance…