High School Math Teacher (Algebra I/II - Intermediate Algebra)

Primary Functions

Respect for the uniqueness of each individual learner.
Ability to meet the individual needs of each student to allow for growth and development.
Ability to convey information to students through written and verbal communications.
Ability to encourage student ownership of learning and appropriate social and emotional skills.

Required Performance And Job Responsibilities

• Creates relevant, engaging, and personalized learning experiences for each student.
• Develops opportunities for students to take ownership and control of their learning.
• Works in a technology-rich environment (Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks).
• Understands how to use data to drive student learning.
• Engages students in assessments and activities requiring critical thinking.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum and adheres to adopted Board of Education policies.
• Maintains effective relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Communicates clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Learns and implements strategies to instruct students in higher and more challenging levels of learning.
• Integrates technology consistently to enhance student learning opportunities.
• Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student learning.
• Identifies student needs, makes appropriate referrals, and works with special education staff to develop IEPs.
• Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies.
• Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration, state, and federal law.
• Attends all meetings as requested by building and district administration.
• Maintains strict confidentiality as required by law.
• Develops a professional development plan annually and commits to life-long learning and growth.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Terms of Employment

Board approved academic calendar with applicable health and life insurance. Teacher salary schedule to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

Physical, Mental and Visual Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials.
• Meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES

The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.