Mathematics Teacher - West Perry Middle School

WEST PERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position:          Math Teacher                            Building:     West Perry Middle School

Reports to:      Principal – Assistant Principal                          

Assignment:    189 days

                        7.5 hours/day

Job Summary: The Middle School Math Teacher is responsible to guide students as they develop critical-thinking abilities by gaining an understanding of mathematics concepts. The Math Teacher provides instruction to help students explore and understand important concepts within the math curriculum to include, but not limited to, algebra, calculus, and geometry. The Math Teacher will create engaging lesson plans as per district math curriculum. The Math Teacher guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field. Certification/License: Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate. Demonstrate competency in the subject area(s) assigned. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

POSITION FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Process

• Increases the academic performance of all students in the Math content area by creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for high school students.
• Plan instruction consistent with West Perry School Math curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
• Provides progress and interim reports as required.
• Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter.
• Uses effective oral and written communication.

Curriculum Development

• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school’s curriculum.
• Assists on the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study.
• Becomes acquainted with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension of regular classroom activities.

Classroom Management

• Develops, in accordance with district school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied.
• Organizes classroom procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for supervision of students in all areas of the school.

Staff Relationships

• Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Collaborates cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members.

Student Evaluation

• Evaluates progress of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods and progress monitoring instruments such as teacher made tests, samples of students’ work, proficiency skills check lists, etc.
• Makes appropriate adjustments in the instructional program and as required by the principal and student needs.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.

Other

• Pursues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs at a school or at the district level.
• Uses and promotes the use of technology as a learning and teaching tool.
• Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Perform other duties which may be assigned by the Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent.

GENERAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:         Must be able to stand 1 hour at one time

                                              Must be able to sit 4 hours at one time

                                              Must be able to walk 1 hour at one time

                                              Must be able to bend/stop, squat, and reach above shoulder

                                              Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently

                                              Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally

                                              Must be able to do repetitive actions including grasping,

                                              pushing, pulling, fine manipulation, twisting/turning, writing,

                                              or printing

                                              Must be able to adhere to daily time schedule

                                              Must be able to hear (40 decibel loss maximum)

                                              Must be able to verbally communicate

                                              Must have vision requirements or near acuity of 20 inches or

                                              less and far acuity of 20 feet or more with depth perception,

                                              accommodation, and field of vision.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:       Position encompasses entire building and grounds. Center of

                                             operation is the classroom which is ventilated and well

                                             lighted. 

SPECIFIC SKILLS:                  Must possess computer/software skills

                                            Must possess excellent math skills

                                            Must possess general office skills

                                            Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

                                            Must have ability to operate various office equipment