High School Math Teacher

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PRIMARY DUTIES:

This position includes teaching courses in Geometry. With possible courses in Probability/Statistics and Math lab.

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of SCCSC and State of Indiana
• Possess or be eligible for Indiana certification
• Possess or be eligible for appropriate subject area endorsement
• Relevant teaching or student teaching experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• develop course syllabi and lesson plans
• plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• collaborate with department to provide consistent and sequenced educational experiences aligned to appropriate state standards
• establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• prepare classroom for class activities
• provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• use relevant technology to support instruction
• observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• provide appropriate feedback on work
• encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• prepare required reports on students and activities
• manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• establish positive relationships with students by counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• develop instructional objectives for each lesson concerning what students need and should learn and relate them to the course and state standards
• correlate learning activities with instructional objectives and with the maturity and academic level of the students
• establish and maintain parent-teacher communications when necessary through conferences and phone calls
• create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to each students' emotional and behavioral development; one in which the students can develop a sense of worth and dignity
• implement all corporation policies as they relate to the classroom
• direct and supervise the conduct of all students in the classroom
• requisition all prescribed instructional materials and supplies necessary to complete the academic year
• establish and maintain parent-teacher communications when necessary through conferences and phone calls

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

184-Day Contract

EVALUATION:

MSD of New Durham Township RISE Evaluation Plan

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee should be able to use the following machines, tools, equipment, and work aids which may represent, but not be all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work: pen, pencil, tape recorder, calculator, shredder, resource materials, computers, typewriter, and various chemicals/materials such as copier toner, developer, permanent markers, etc.

NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE:

Metropolitan School District of New Durham Township is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, handicapping conditions, or national origin including limited English proficiency, in any employment opportunity. No person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination on such basis under any educational program or student activity.