Title:  Mathematics Teacher

Qualifications:  Must have a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Education. Hold a valid teaching certificate in their teaching area.  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To:  Building principal

Job Goal:  To help each pupil develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics;  To motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; To encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conductive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
4. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
12. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
14. Makes provisions for being available to student and parent for education - related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide (s) and volunteer (s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aides stressing "discovery" and laboratory learning methods.
4. Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector and other standards of teacher- prepared instructional aides.
5. Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
6. Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
8. Evaluates each pupil's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
9. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aides, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
10. Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
11. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
12. Supervises pupils in out-of -classroom activities during the assigned working day.
13. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
14. Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematical teams, and participates in faculty committees.
15. Maintains professional competence through in- service education activities provided by the district, and in self - elected professional growth activities.
16. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
17. Fulfill reasonable supervisory and incidental duties, as assigned.
18. Supervise and or sponsor of extracurricular duties, as assigned.

Terms of Employment:  Number of days in the school calendar. Salary to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation.

Essential Function of the Job:

1. Must be able to bend, lift, and carry up to 30 lbs.
2. Must be able to communicate clearly with teachers, students, administrators and other staff members.
3. Must be able to read, understand and follow up on written orders and instructions.
4. Must be able to move freely around the classroom.
5. Must be able to stand and monitor the behavior of students.
6. Must be able to access the mathematical progress of the student.
7. Must be able to design and present appropriate lessons in multi - media. (Examples: Chalkboard, overhead projector, physical demonstrations.)
8. Any other duties assigned by the administrator.