Algebra Teacher

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Algebra Teacher will structure the learning environment to study the integrated Math program outlined by the LRSD Curriculum Guides and Arkansas Department of Workforce Education curriculum frameworks. This is a nine and one-fourth (9.25) month contract (190 days), plus a benefit package. Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience. The role is FLSA EXEMPT.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Valid Arkansas teaching certificate in High School Math 9-12.
Knowledge of online database management systems.
Evidence of ability to work with diverse student populations.
Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Evidence of strong organizational skills.
Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with those goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the site provided and the needs and capabilities of the students.
Assesses the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as time permits.
Maintains content area inventory through periodic purchase requests approved by the principal.
Integrates mathematics with other content areas by illustrating mathematical applications.
Assists in identifying and utilizing community resources such as field trips.
Assumes the primary responsibility for teaching mathematics to assigned students and to coach/sponsor math competitions such as Math Olympiads.
Performs other duties as assigned.