Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possesses a strong background in teaching mathematics
• Employs a variety of teaching methods including individual and small group instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities, attitudes, and backgrounds.
• Encourages an inclusive classroom that accepts the different perspectives and backgrounds of the students and elicits a greater understanding of the world around them with a global perspective.
• Provides tutorials as necessary for students in need of extra academic support.
• Advises a homeroom section
• Communicates regularly with parents of students including conducting conferences.
• Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Participates in the divisional, team, and all faculty meetings. 
• Maintains a positive attitude and conducts oneself professionally with respect to students, faculty, parents, and the community.
• Vigorously pursues knowledge of the areas and level taught.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to positively contribute to a team environment and to our school community 
• Knowledge of and ability to support middle school students’ social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development 
• Seeks opportunities to learn and reflect
• Demonstrates effective classroom management skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Effective problem solving and analytical ability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Maintains a healthy sense of humor

PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Math education or related field
• 3 or more years of teaching experience, preferably in grades 6-8
• Teaching license in K-8 Math or Middle School Math preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regularly required to walk, including across uneven ground, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to sit and stand throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.
• Must be able to operate a computer and have basic knowledge of Google Workspace
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
• Must be able to utilize oral and written communication skills effectively

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