High School Math Teacher

JOB TITLE: Teacher JOB CODE: 43

REPORTS TO: Principal SALARY

SCHEDULE: Contract

FLSA STATUS: Exempt TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: 187 days

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide instruction to assigned students, keeping within the law, board policies,

and administrative regulations. Instruction is the teaching/learning process that

includes student guidance, management, skills, and knowledge in grade/subject

areas taught.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Valid Mississippi Teaching License with appropriate

endorsements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

2. Plan and implement a program of study following state and district

goals/curriculum that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs and

development of students.

3. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals;

establish clear objectives for all instructional units, projects, and lessons to

communicate these goals and objectives to students

4. Diagnose the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribe appropriate

learning activities for each student

5. Evaluate each student's growth periodically and develop instructional plans for

the future. Assist the specialists in the instruction of special education students

6. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and

parents/guardians concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of

all assigned students

7. Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing

student conduct in the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior

and procedures, and maintain- Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just

manner

8. Encourage students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom

behavior

9. Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law,

administrative regulations, and district policy

10. Confer with colleagues, administration, students, and/or parents when

necessary

11. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for Educational Assistants, Special

Needs Assistants and/or volunteer(s) and provide input regarding their job

performance as appropriate

12. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence through an ongoing

program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced

coursework at institutions of higher learning

13. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff/district committees as required

14. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, to seek professional

growth, improve classroom instruction, and to qualify for certification by following

both state and district regulations

15. Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job

descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration

16. Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and

responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing

of all duties and responsibilities. The Natchez-Adams School District School

Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met

by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use

hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The

employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

Some tasks require oral communication ability.

Environmental Factors:

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 moderate. Duties are performed

indoors and occasionally outdoors.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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.

The Natchez-Adams School District will provide reasonable accommodations to

qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential

functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This job description

is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the KEY

duties and responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and

job responsibilities. Management has the right to add to or change the job

responsibilities at any time.

JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVAL SIGNATURES: DATE

ADMINISTRATOR

SCHOOL BOARD

APPROVED

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person