Math Teacher

Job Purpose

A High School Math Teacher committed to the ongoing academic development and well-being and safety of the students and the overall success of the school. The teachers enjoy ongoing job- embedded staff professional development to ensure development of their personal and professional growth as well as the success of every student.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary job duties and responsibilities:

• Prepares instructional lesson plans for math courses aligned to applicable state standards.
• Implements the Instructional Framework with fidelity and real world relevancy.
• Teaches all subjects following the schools course of study or as assigned.
• Responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare of the pupils during on-site and off-site activities.
• Creates and manages a caring supportive purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to childrens learning.
• Keeps accurate records on each student such as: grade books and report cards lesson plans attendance records and behavior/discipline records.
• Utilizes data and assessment as a means to drive instruction.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters.
• Works with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
• Uses advanced classroom management techniques.
• Collaborates with colleagues demonstrating a model of connected educators and develops positive working relationships with students parents and school staff.
• Uses computers and other technology provided by the company to assist and support students in their learning.
• Adapts and enriches the curriculum using multiple strategies and online tools in imaginative and enriching ways to actively engage students in their learning.
• Develops classroom experiences that teach students not only facts but how to apply what they learn to solve real world problems.
• Provides ample opportunities to all students to develop in activities outside the classroom such as student organizations physical activities and service learning.
• Ensures high standards of achievement for all students.
• Ensures an orderly motivational and aspirational culture and a strong school community where teaching learning and healthy relationships can thrive.
• Identifies clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenge and high expectations.
• Maintains good order and discipline among the pupils safeguarding their health and safety.
• Organizes and manages groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs reflecting all abilities.
• Ensures effective use of support staff within the classroom including parent helpers.
• Participates in all meetings as required.
• Is a part of a whole school team actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programs of study teaching materials resources methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.
• Performs all other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education and Experience

Necessary and desirable qualifications include but are not limited to the following:

• Must have a passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for building a strong mission-driven organization.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving academic goals.
• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth and a commitment to the companys mission vision and growth.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Has demonstrated ability to work effectively with all stakeholders.
• Passion for working with and teaching youth of various social educational and economic backgrounds and levels.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Education Preferred:
• Bachelors degree in Education
• Certification/licensure in appropriate teaching area
• Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status in teaching assignment
• Experience Preferred:
• Experience with Coding and Computer Science a PLUS
• Experience with personalized student advising and motivation skills.
• Proven effective classroom instructional and management skills.

Working Conditions

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The employee may be required to deal with students with behavioral risks.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

Supervision Received

Occasional minimal guidance but follows established work methods.

Direct Reports

None.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job. However this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties qualifications or physical demands associated with the position.

Great Oaks High School and Career Center does not discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion creed sexual orientation age (for employment) or actual or potential parental family or marital status (for programs).

For questions or complaints related to this policy please contact the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at:

HR Administrator

OAKMONTEDUCATION
481 N. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Akron OH 44333

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