Math Teacher For Ap Calculus

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Mathematics
Date Posted:
2/28/2024
Location:
Owen J. Roberts High School
POSITION TITLE: Math Teacher for AP Calculus
CLASSIFICATION: Professional Staff
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
LOCATION: High School
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
POSITION GOAL:
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills and competence in basic and complex mathematical principles, equations, formulas and calculations, as well as an understanding of the application of mathematics in the solution of practical problems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develops and administers mathematics curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
2. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
4. Teaches knowledge and skills in mathematics, including concepts such as real an imaginary numbers, formulas, calculations and geometry, and promotes creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
5. Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of mathematics to everyday existence and problem-solving.
6. Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
7. Maintains familiarity with district and Pennsylvania State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
8. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
9. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
10. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
11. Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
12. Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
13. Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. Pennsylvania State Certification as a Secondary Mathematics Education Teacher.
3. AP Calculus experience perferred.
4. Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
5. Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.
6. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; to plan and implement lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
7. Well organized with good time management skills.
8. Computer literate and competent with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
9. Submission of PA School Personnel Health form.
10. Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.

* This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. 190 days, 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
2. Salary and benefits according to the negotiated agreement between the Board of School Directors and the Roberts Education Association.
3. Bachelor's Degree starting $56,000; Master's Degree starting $61,000; Final salary determined by education and experience.
4. According to the School District Policy Manual (available online at www.ojrsd.com).

The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.