What are the responsibilities and job description for the MATHEMATICS TEACHER position at Westfield Public Schools?
Westfield Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for MATHEMATICS TEACHER for the 2026-2027 school year.RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the direction of authorized administrators shall:
- Teach courses in Mathematics to students, utilizing course of study adopted by the Westfield School Department, and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
- Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids.
- Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Evaluate each pupil's progress in math and reading knowledge and skills.
- Identify pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils with attitude, and learning problems.
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required by administrative regulations.
- Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
- Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education.
- Select and requisition books and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records; may request resource speakers and field trips.
- Work cooperatively with all aspects of the school administrative team/faculty and citizens to insure the highest quality of educational programs.
- Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
- Communicate with parents and school counselors to discuss pupil progress.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.