Middle School Math Teacher 2627 School Year

Job Title: Middle School Math Teacher

Job Classification: Certified/Licensed Instructional

Reports to: Building Administrator

Work Schedule: Academic Calendar

General Description:

Teach middle school mathematics to students at Career Academy Middle School in alignment with Indiana Academic Standards. Support student learning through effective instruction classroom management and ongoing assessment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mathematics Education or a related field.
• Valid Indiana Teaching License with the appropriate math endorsement.
• Experience teaching middle school students preferred
• Strong understanding of Indiana Academic Standards for math
• Excellent classroom management instructional and communication skills
• Passion for creating inclusive and engaging learning environments

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Teaches all required subject matters as assigned to the grade level to pupils in a classroom.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws as well as administrative regulations and procedures of Career Academy South Bend.
• 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.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members especially within grade level and specific subjects to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs

School Activities:

Middle School Math Teacher is required to attend and/or participate in such other activities as directed by the Administrator such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours) open houses commencement exercises chaperone student activities provide guidance for students participate on faculty committees study and help resolve school problems.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Competency in the administration and interpretation of academic ability testing
• Ability to use technology for documentation and preparation of professional materials
• Ability to teach and assist students in the use of computer applications
• Ability to communicate assessment results in written and oral forms to parents and professionals
• Ability to develop implement and evaluate behavior plans for use in general and special education settings
• Ability to prioritize tasks allocate time and maintain schedule flexibility
• Must demonstrate foundational professionalism including consistent attendance punctuality adherence to school policies and procedures and strong employability skills. These are considered essential non-negotiable expectations of the role.