High School Math Teacher

UNIVERSAL OBLIGATIONS/EXPECTATIONS OF EACH STAFF MEMBER

It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: put the safety, health and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions

• Plans and develops course of study according to curriculum guidelines of District and state requirements.
• Develops and presents specific lesson plans, using a variety of techniques, including lectures, projects, exhibits, field trips, audio-visual and library resources, computers, and the Internet.
• Prepares assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework.
• Maintains order in the classroom and, in conjunction with administrative staff, administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior.
• Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student performances.
• Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
• Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation.
• Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and an as-needed basis.
• Consults with other professionals, where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug or alcohol abuse, or problems of social adjustment.
• Coordinates decisions with parents concerning any specialized intervention which appears warranted.
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
• Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Works with guidance counselor in helping student select course of study or college.
• Sponsors a student organization or activity.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
• Supervises classroom aides.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Equipment Used

• A variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside.
• The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• The employee frequently will work irregular or extended work hours while performing the duties of this job.
• The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand;
• twist at neck and waist;
• kneel.

Specific vision abilities required by this job

• close vision,
• distance vision,
• depth perception,
• and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations

• Shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.