Mathematics Teacher (Anticipated Position)

FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS

The Superintendent of Schools announces the following position within the Fall River Public School System:

TITLE: MATHEMATICS TEACHER -

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Appropriate Massachusetts Licensure
2. Bachelors Degree with major or minor in Mathematics

REPORTS TO: School Principal and Department Head

JOB GOAL:

To help each pupil develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the School Committee and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models chalkboard overhead projector and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly productive classroom environment.
• Evaluates each pupils progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
• Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupils progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health attitude and learning problems.
• Participates in curriculum and other development programs.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematics teams and participates in faculty meetings.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the School Department and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators Association and the Fall River School Committee.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In accordance with the Fall River Educators Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance program need and funding.

Closing Date for Applications: As indicated on webpage

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status or active military status mental illness political affiliation genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.