Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Mathematics
Date Posted:
5/22/2024
Location:
Germantown Middle School
Date Available:
2024-2025 SY
Closing Date:
06/05/2024
All Applicants Must Apply Online:
Please Sen Letter of Interest and Resume to Principal Chris Perritt at cperritt@madison-schools.com
Must hold a valid mississippi educator license with endorsement code: 154
Job Title: Math Teacher 7th and 8th Grade
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position classification requires subject area expertise commonly associated with secondary teaching and instruction. Directly related coursework and endorsement is required to perform problem analysis using prescribed principles, methods and concepts. The position classification performs decision and analysis and makes decisions of considerable consequence, in determining how best to aid students in the learning process. The functional role of this position requires frequent meetings with school administrators, teachers, and other staff to communicate information, data and alternative problem solutions. This position requires walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling, and working with materials and objects, and providing oral information.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possess proper certification and current licensure for position as required by the Mississippi Department of Education
• Hold at least a valid Class "A" Certificate issued by the Mississippi State Department of Education and endorsed in the field of instruction to which he/she is assigned
• Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains appropriate licenses and training hours as required.Works closely with administration and staff to develop an appropriate instructional programDevelops instructional lessons commensurate with teaching assignment and consistent with adopted curriculumPlans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all studentsPrepares written plans for each day's lessonsEstablishes appropriate plans for substitute teachersWorks with specific program and special education staff to best serve the educational needs of all studentsCreates an environment that is conducive to learningDevelops reasonable rules of classroom behavior that complements district's philosophy on disciplineCommunicates expectations regarding student behavior to student and parent/guardianMonitors progress and interpret evaluation results of students on a regular basis and provide appropriate progress reports.Attends staff meetings, serves on committees, and participates in in-service activitiesKeeps a current inventory of classroom curriculum materials, supplies, and equipmentProvides learning experiences for student commensurate with their ability and interest and which promote high expectations for all students commensurate their ability and interest and which promote high expectations for all studentsDevelops written lesson plans containing specific performance objectivesMonitors student performance by becoming thoroughly familiar with the student's records and utilizing test data to improve instructionProvides a safe, orderly atmosphere conducive to learningDevelops and maintains a classroom discipline plan in keeping with School Board policies and proceduresBe responsible for supervision of students inside and outside the classroom as required by school board policyAssists in selecting supplies, materials, textbooks, and equipment to enhance learningParticipates in professional staff development activitiesStrives for excellence in all school related endeavorsCooperates with local and district staff in planning and implementing system-wide goals and objectivesAttends regular and called faculty meetingsKeeps accurate records and provides students with feedback on completed assignmentsUpgrades teaching certificate as required by state certification standards and local district policyAssists in upholding and enforcing school rules and regulations, administrative procedures, and School board policiesMaintains good public relations with parents and studentsAssists in the continuing development of subject area curriculum objectivesMakes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable termsBe cognizant of the rules and regulations, policies, and procedures governing special education programs within the school districtBe knowledgeable of the district's curriculum, Mississippi Curriculum frameworks, Mississippi assessment System, FLE skills in his/her subject area(s)Participates cooperatively in the supervision-evaluation process for the purpose of improving instruction and student achievement.Assists other teachers in the instructional improvement processWork collectively with other teachers in the sharing of ideas and skillsPerforms all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal in order to contribute to an effective school operation