Grade 5 ELA/Social Studies Teacher

About the role

Classification: REA. Reports To: Building Principal. Position Goal: To help each student develop competence in basic mathematics skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each student to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage students to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary students utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school District.
• Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing “discovery” and laboratory learning methods.
• Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
• Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual student’s progress.
• Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams, and participates in faculty committees.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District, and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Education and/or Experience: Possession of appropriate degree.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Pennsylvania Instructional Teaching Certificate.

Language Skills: Ability to speak clearly and distinctly; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively with other employees, students and parents.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and