Secondary Math Teacher

Linden Community Schools Job Description

Job Title: Classroom Teacher K-12

Building: Multiple Buildings K-12

Reports To: Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal(s)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Updated: Updated, May 2024

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the building Principal, the Teacher establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. The Teacher creates and sustains a community of learners through the development of a positive classroom and school culture by holding high expectations for students and by utilizing quality instructional practices matched to student learning needs. The Teacher continuously improves their practice through professional learning and collaboration with peers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree;
• State Certification which enables applicant to serve in the position;
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administration, students, and parents;
• Must have excellent organizational skills along with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilties

• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class;
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students;
• Implement diversity and inclusion in the classroom;
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the district/school improvement plan of Linden Community Schools;
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by the students and recording grades in the software program;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students;
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;
• Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other member of the school staff and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students;
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subjects;
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst students under one’s care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times;
• Registering and monitoring the attendance of students under one’s care;
• Participates, contributes, collaborates, attends meetings and reviews with other professionals working with students on Individualized Education Plan;
• As a team, develop and implement the Individual Educational Plan of students and participate in IEP meetings;
• Keep in confidence student records and information as required under FERPA;
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism;
• Mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect;
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans;
• Participate in organizational quality;
• Keep in confidence all student and/or personnel records and information;
• Adheres to, interprets and implements all district policies, administrative guidelines and procedures;
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism;
• Keep in confidence student records and information as required under FERPA;
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position;
• Other duties as assigned by Administration.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The contract, salary and other employment conditions will be mutually agreed upon by the Board of Education and the Linden Education Association.

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include: Additional modifying equipment or devices; modified work schedules; providing an interpreter; or making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Functions Of Job Description

This job description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. This job description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. Linden Community Schools retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this job description in its sole judgment. This job description is not a contract for employment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of records administration and maintenance techniques and procedures;
• Knowledge of productivity applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, Google, email, etc. is required;
• Skills to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders, both orally and in writing;
• Skills necessary to integrate and utilize district technology on a daily basis to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and or the needs of the district;
• Skills in the use of computer technology for research, data management, communications and other instruction in a networked environment utilizing the Internet and other electronic communication mechanisms;
• Ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques;
• Ability to set and meet goals evaluated through ongoing and annual Administrator feedback and achievement of objectives and agreed upon professional/personal goals;
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external contacts;
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions regularly supervises students.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret written language.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees or organizations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the performance responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally the employee will sit and run. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of this job. The employee occasionally will be required to lift and/or push up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to loud. The employee is continuously required to interact with the public and other staff and work irregular or extended work hours.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Statement Of Nondiscrimination

It is the policy of the Linden Community Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

The following person have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

District Compliance Officers

Linden Community Schools

7205 W. Silver Lake Rd.

Linden, Michigan 48451

(810) 591-0980

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, see the following website: http://1.usa.gov/1Jssk6D or call 1-800-421-3481.

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position:

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