Junior High School Math Teacher - Heritage Maricopa

Junior High School Math Teacher

Position Summary

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages scholars to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the Principal.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

• Provide appropriate feedback on work.

• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.

• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.

• Prepare required reports on students and activities.

• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.

• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

• Prepare classroom for class activities.

• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.

• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Graduate degree preferred

Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a Math teacher in a formal academic setting is preferred

Special Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or closely related science major, is preferred to teach Math classes.

• Ability to teach Dual Enrollment college-level courses is preferred; a Master’s degree in Math or a related major with 18 hours of graduate level Math coursework is required to teach dual enrollment classes

• Ability to enforce high standards of behavior, dress, and character in oneself and with students.

• Excellent communication and organization skills.

• Professional and friendly disposition

• Proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Office tools.

Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512

Physical functions: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. Reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equipment used: Frequent computer use is expected.

Work Environment: Typical office environment is expected; occasional exposure to outdoor weather.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.