Job Title: High School Math Teacher

Job Classification: Licensed Instructional

Reports to: Career Academy High School Principal

Work Schedule: School Calendar / 7:45am-4:15pm

General Description:

Teach High School Math to the students at Career Academy High School required by the Indiana State Standards.

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or Education, and hold appropriate Indiana Teacher License to teach math. Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s Degree in Mathematics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school high school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Teaches all required subject matters as assigned to the grade level to pupils in a classroom.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of Career Academy South Bend.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other high school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs

School Activities

• High School Math Teacher is required to attend and/or participate in such other activities as directed by the Administrator such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Competency in the administration and interpretation of academic ability testing
• Ability to use technology for documentation and preparation of professional materials
• Ability to teach and assist students in the use of computer applications
• Ability to communicate assessment results, in written and oral forms, to parents and professionals
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate behavior plans for use in general and special education settings
• Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility

Career Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.