What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Math Teacher, Long-Term Substitute position at Seekonk Public Schools?
TITLE: Middle School Math Teacher
DURATION: 2024-2025 school year
LOCATION: Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
The Math Teacher, Long-Term Substitute provides learning experiences in Mathematics, guided by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered qualified for this position, candidates must minimally have the following:
- Licensed, or eligible for licensure in Mathematics (5-8) by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as well as evidence of meeting all Massachusetts Department of Education standards for Highly Qualified Teacher.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with children and adults.
- Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and teaching strategies.
- Ability to relate well with students, colleagues, parents, and staff.
- Experience in teaching honors/AP courses a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS which include but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodation and regulatory compliance regarding the individual needs of students with IEPs or 504 Plans.
- Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives and methods according to the MA Curriculum Frameworks.
- Use appropriate technologies in the teaching/learning process.
- Use formative and summative assessment to inform instruction and improve student achievement.
- Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school.
- Create a classroom environment that is respectful, challenging and responsive to diverse student needs including the physical, social and emotional development of all students.
- Demonstrate sound behavior management practices within the classroom and administer discipline according to school department policies and administrative regulations.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents and community members.
- Provide direction for and monitor the activities of a Teaching Assistant (Paraprofessional), if one is assigned to the classroom.
- Other duties, as assigned according to the SEA contract.