Mathematics Teacher - External Applicants only

Job Summary

The classroom teacher under the direction of the school principal is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, lifelong learning, and citizenship skills. Teachers maintain a safe environment, establish rapport with students, parents, and colleagues, and motivate students to achieve academic and social growth.

Essential Functions

• Teach the core content area(s) outlined in the USBE's Core Curriculum, and adopt by the Board of Education, correlated with other approved learning activities.
• Create lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the child.
• Utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences.
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction.
• Supervise students requiring both indoor and outdoor responsibilities in all types of weather and air quality.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Evaluate students using proficiency-based grading in evaluations.
• Evaluate students using the Granite Way.
• Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, emails, student planners, school website, and other appropriate means to discuss the student's progress.
• Communicate and cooperate with other professional staff regarding the student's academic and personal growth areas.
• Maintain an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings as required.
• Administer appropriate student attendance policies and procedures.
• Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing procedures.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional materials; maintain required inventory records.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, colleagues, and members of the community.
• Understand and adhere to laws, district policies, and procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, school staff, district staff, and members of the community.
• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Be a positive role model.

  Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer and educational technological skills.
  • Works independently with little direct supervision.
  • Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated.
  • Establishes and maintains a positive learning environment and handles classroom management issues in a calm manner.
  • Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills.

  Required Training and Education

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • A valid Professional Educator License for the State of Utah within the relevant "Licensure Area of Concentration" and if applicable, "Endorsement."
  • A Utah State Board of Education (USBE) approved cleared criminal background check.

  Physical Demands

  • Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Reach with hands and arms.
  • Use hands to finger, handle or feel.
  • Talk or hear.
  • Close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to focus.
  • Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.