EL Middle School Math Teacher

Fargo Public Schools•Fargo, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EL Middle School Math Teacher creates a classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth, builds effective relationships with students, and motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge suited to their abilities. The teacher delivers the district-approved curriculum and provides instruction in accordance with state law and district regulations and procedures. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position at Discovery Middle School, available immediately, under a teacher's contract. The salary range is $47,393–$91,468.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent.
North Dakota teaching license.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of teaching experience.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Teach the district-approved curriculum and subject matter required by state law and district regulations.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students' maturity and interests.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to students' needs.
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences and keep current substitute notes and plans available.
Communicate regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day through newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, and other means.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards that support an effective learning atmosphere consistent with the building administrative team's philosophy.
Evaluate students' academic and social growth, maintain accurate records, and prepare progress reports using district-approved software and programs as required.
Identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
Create a learning environment using functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards in collaboration with the building principal to support safety and a positive school climate.
Participate in mandatory or position-appropriate training required by the district.