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Position: Middle School Math Teacher (4-9 Licensure Preferred)

Reports to:  Building Principal

Contract:  Regular/Full-time    

Description: Teach the appropriate course of study for the specific content area using a variety of instructional techniques that meet individual learning styles

NOTE:      The below lists are not ranked in order of importance

Qualifications:

1.     Valid 4-9 Ohio teaching endorsement or license, as issued by the Ohio State Department of Education, Office of Teacher Certification and Licensure, pursuant to ORC 3319.22 to 3319.31 or in accordance with standards authorized by law.

2.     Ability to provide leadership and direction and to work cooperatively with other professional staff.

3.     Ability to maintain effective relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents and community members.

4.     Ability to communicate effectively in written or oral form to staff, students, parents, and community members.

Essential Functions:

    Ensure safety of students

    Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment

    Prepare clear and timely lesson plans

    Maintain accurate and complete records as required

    Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development

    Attend parent/teacher conferences

    Collaborate with colleagues

    Distribute course-related assignments

    Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis

    Provide complete lesson plans for substitute

    Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students

    Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life

    Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education approved courses of study

    Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities

    Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners

    Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

    Attend meetings and in-services as required per negotiated agreement

    Teach students using sound instructional practices

    Attend educational field trips

    Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences

    Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team

    Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals

    Observe ethics of the teaching profession
 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

    Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials

    Promote good public relations

    Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner

    Serve as a role model for students

    Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships

    Participate in committees, study teams, and co-curricular activities as agreed upon

    Participate in intervention assistance team meetings

    Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues

    Supervise student teachers

    Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students

    Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

       Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology

       Ability to work effectively with others

       Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

       Effective, active listening skills

       Organizational and problem-solving skills

       Training in varied instructional design

       Knowledge of child development and an understanding of developmentally-appropriate tasks

       Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice

       Complete all required mandated and/or other safety and security training

       Ability to work in a team environment

       Computer/word processing skills

Equipment Operated:

Various office machines such as but not limited to:

    Computer

    Calculator

    Recording devices

    Copy Machine/Printer

    Smartboard, Apple TV, and or other such technology devices
 

Additional Working Conditions:

    Occasional evening/weekend/summer work

    Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

    Occasional interaction with unruly students

    Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days

    Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop

    Occasional travel, e.g., attending workshop outside of district

    Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing

    Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) 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.