Middle School Mathematics

FREMONT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #14
MATHEMATICS TEACHER
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:  Mathematics Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.  Valid State Teacher Certification Granted by the Professional Teaching Standards Board
2.  Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in mathematics
REPORTS TO:  Building Principal
JOB GOAL:  To help each student develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each student to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage students to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary students, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans.
4. Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, other available technology methods and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
5. Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
6. Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world and promote critical thinking and problem solving skills.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
8. Evaluates each student's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
9. Selects and requisitions books an instructional aids, and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
10. Communicates with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual student's progress.
11. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in supporting student social, emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
12. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
13. Collaborate with team members to develop curriculum, pacing guides, assessments, and unit plans.
14. Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams and participates in faculty committees.
15. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
16. Performs other duties as many, from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Length of contract to be determined by Supervisor.
EVALUATION:  Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of teaching staff.