Math Teacher - Middle School

CLASS DESCRIPTIONUnder the direction of the Principal and/or Designee he/she shall be the educational leader in his/her classroom and he/she shall be responsible for the education of the youth placed in his/her charge. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: the educational leader in his/her classroom and he/she must demonstrate the necessary skills to create an atmosphere and environment favorable to learning and responsible for the improvement and enrichment of instruction in the all times be a guidance child-parent-teacher communication in order to better promote to attain the highest professional development that is possible for him/herself through a continuing program of teacher apply him/herself in attempting to follow the federal guidelines adopted by the Department in regard to methods of with the principal department head and his/her fellow teachers in all academic matters endeavoring at all times to contribute to the solution of education identifying individual differences strive to adjust his/her educational practices to meet these individual differences and resultant needs and he/she shall call on a specialist through his/her principal or department head when help is the following responsibilities in relation to the testing program:a)It shall be his/her responsibility to see that mental ability tests achievement tests and all other department authorized tests are administered in a prescribed and standardized manner.b)He/shall exercise professional discretion in regard to the results of said tests and use the results in a continued effort to improve his/her classroom instruction of the pupils tested.c)He/she shall work in a continuous effort to improve the testing program by making personal observations constructive criticisms and suggestions for the improvement of said program to his/her immediate superior.10. Attend all meetings called by his/her principal and department head and make every effort to contribute to the discussions at these associated with professional organizations related to his/her specific areas of instruction or with the school in all programs that will contribute to good public relations within his/her as early as possible unusual talents in his/her classroom and do all he/she can to encourage these him/herself abreast of all general educational practices in all grades (K-12) in the school every effort to cooperate with the school principal in completing inventories making budgets library orderings and any and all other reports peculiar to his/her particular and promote good health habits physical mental and emotional for him/herself and his/her with all special teachers in their programs of physical education art and and participate when necessary in extracurricular activities designed to promote and broaden the experiences provided for the general supervision of his/her classroom and he/she shall cooperate with the principal in providing supervision at any other place deemed with the principal in keeping all prescribed school all fire drill requirements issued by the that all rules and regulations relating to school functions are daily attention to the safety education of his/her SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Must have a clear understanding of blended and personalized learning theory pedagogy and practices as well as experience delivering professional coaching experience facility with technology and knowledge of K-12 instructional technology are highly recommended. Must have strong communication documentation and organizational skills are a must as is a willingness to learn and perform duties professionally thoroughly in a timely manner and with a respectful friendly demeanor in both external and internal to be flexible and able to adapt to a high-energy fluid have a growth mindset that leads professional belief systemMust have the ability to exercise sound judgement and request assistance when take initiative to solve problems proactively and work independently on respond ethically professionally and respectfully as needed to difficult be able to manage time effectively and follow through on assigned tasks professional demeanor regardless of internal or external meet the requirements of the State Board of Regents for certification in his/her area of QUALIFICATIONS:Education and ExperienceBachelors Degree3-5 years experience preferredExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills and problem solving presentation and facilitation skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to work in a variety of physical positions including but not limited to sitting standing stretching and walking. The employee is regularly required to talk and/or employee is frequently required to use hands handle or feel. The employee must be able to perform physical activities such as but not limited to lifting and/or moving light objects up to ten (10) lbs. and occasionally lift items slightly over ten (10) lbs. The use of a step stool may be required to reach the top drawer of a filing cabinet as necessary. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.