Teacher, Mathematics

Middle school Math Teacher

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.

· Models and instills a love of learning

· Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and student needs

· Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.

· Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.

· Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

· Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

· Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.

· Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures

· Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school

· Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.

· Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies

· Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.

· Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.

· Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.

· Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

· Prepares required reports on students and activities

· Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities

· Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.

· Takes daily attendance

· Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs

· Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.

· Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

· Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.

· Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

· Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.

· Ability to analyze data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.

· Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.

· Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.

· Moderate travel is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $57,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person