7-12 Mathematics Teacher

SUMMARY
Deer River High School is seeking a dedicated and passionate full-time Mathematics Teacher for grades 7-12. The ideal candidate will inspire students to develop a love for mathematics, foster critical thinking skills, and create a positive learning environment. This role requires a commitment to academic excellence and a desire to engage with students, parents, and the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary students utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Instructs students in basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing “discovery” and laboratory learning methods.
• Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, white board, overhead projector and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual student’s progress.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and meetings.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelors or master’s degree in education or related field.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Minnesota teaching license

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check
• Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices