What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Math Teacher position at Meskwaki Middle/High School?
Duties and Responsibilities
Plan and organize the learning activities of the class with due regard to the individual differences
and needs of the students.
Consider the individuality and culture of each student and adopt teaching strategies suited to
each child’s educational needs.
Maintain, in cooperation with the Principal and colleagues, good order and discipline in the
classroom and school premises, consistent with the Meskwaki Settlement School Disciplinary
Policy.
Ensure a positive and secure school climate to enhance overall learning and student
achievement.
Nurture the conviction that all students can learn.
Prepare daily and yearly plans of all curricular activities of the class.
Develop and maintain a daily program chart and record of students as it pertains to other
classroom programs (i.e. Chapter 1, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, etc.)
Prepare and display a schedule of all curricular activities of the class.
Evaluate each child’s progress and plan instructional methods accordingly.
Maintain and keep all necessary records for each student.
Keep records of attendance of students to be reported daily.
Cooperate with colleagues and administration, in program development and teaching activities.
Initiate motivation and positive atmosphere for the utmost learning of each student.
Report regularly to the parent/guardian in regard to their child’s progress.
Administer discipline in accordance to the Board Policy of the Meskwaki Settlement School.
Attend regularly all meetings of the staff convened by the Principal.
Create and assist with extracurricular activities.
Create and assist with Cultural activities.
As needed, serve on the curriculum committee to help achieve a curriculum that is beneficial to
the Meskwaki Settlement School. This will serve the intellectual, cultural, physical, social and
emotional development of each student.
Provide daily supervision, guidance and work as a team with teacher associates.
Monitor student behavior and initiate corrective action required.
Take training in programs that are necessary for the well being of each child (i.e. First Aid, Blood
Borne pathogens, CPR)
Will be directly responsibly and under the direct supervision of the Principal.
Follow the Teacher Code of Ethics.
Requirements
Must possess a bachelor’s degree and Certification required by the Bureau of Indian Education and the State of Iowa.