JOB SUMMARY: Plans and implements lesson plans which meet the needs of a
diverse student population, teach students, correct students\' work and
maintains a safe learning environment for students to develop skills and
knowledge necessary to achieve the State Benchmark Standards in the
areas of calculations/estimations, measurement, algebraic relations,
geometry, statistics and probability, and problem-solving. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS / PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned. 1. Provides instruction in mathematics utilizing
a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and approved
curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course
content. 2. In preparation for instruction, address both short and
long-term learning goals using prepared written lesson plans. 3.
Implements appropriate learning experiences to teach mathematical
concepts and links them to the physical world. 4. Adapts and modifies
instructional strategies and materials, as necessary, to support all
students\' academic progress with collaboration from special services
department. 5. Uses a variety of formal and informal assessments to
monitor student progress and achievement of the instructional
objectives. 6. Maintains a collection of evidence that documents student
growth over time. 7. Prepares and maintains accurate and complete
records as required by law and District policy. 8. Uses a grading
system, which is consistent, fair and supportable. 9. Maintains
professional confidentiality concerning individual student data and
achievement. 10. Identifies, diagnoses, and prescribes remediation for
students who need additional services and support. 11. Communicates to
students and parents the level of student achievement and progress
towards established classroom, district and state standards. 12. Works
constructively with colleagues and others for the purpose of improving
the quality of a student\'s behavior and academic success. 13. Maintains
professional competence through in-service education activities provided
by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities. 14.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to
achieve a functional learning environment. Notifies and involves
parents/guardians regarding a student\'s behavior as outlined in school
and District policies. 15. Takes all reasonable precautions to provide a
safe, secure learning environment. 16. Encourages parents to volunteer
and provides them with constructive tasks to perform. 17. Participates
in various meetings (e.g. staff, team, parent conferences, in-service
training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing
information or sharing expertise. 18. Maintains a high level of
professional integrity by adhering to the Teacher Standards and
Practices requirement for an Ethical Educator, (as written in the Staff
Handbook) as well as Board Policy and State Law. 19. Maintain
satisfactory attendance as defined in District policy and regulations.
