Math Teacher - OHS - (2026/2027 school year)

Owensboro Public Schools•Owensboro, KY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional and psychological growth and maturation. This position requires a valid Kentucky Teacher Certificate for Mathematics, Grade 9-12 and experience with students in the area of certification. The teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering instruction, maintaining a positive classroom environment, assessing student progress, and collaborating with colleagues and parents. The role also involves upholding school policies, participating in professional development, and representing the school positively in the community.

Requirements

Valid Kentucky Teacher Certificate for Mathematics , Grade 9-12
Statement of Eligibility for Mathematics
Experience with students in area of certification
Basic computer skills including knowledge of google, email, and website.

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes at the times designated.
Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
Prepares for classes assigned, and shows documented evidence of preparation upon request of administrator.
Encourages students to set and maintain high expectations of classroom behavior.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, to meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Diagnoses the learning abilities of students and evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
Maintains complete and accurate records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.
Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms through appropriate parent teacher conferences.
Individually and cooperatively with other teachers, supervises pupils in and out of classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Attends and participates in faculty meetings and serves on assigned committees.
Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Accepts a shared responsibility for co-curricular activities.
Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
Provides for his/her own professional growth in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Represents the school in the community effectively and in a positive manner.
Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and act as a positive role model for kids.
Demonstrate a desire to see all students learn and succeed.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Responsible for professional growth in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Administer health services to students as necessary in absence of school health professional.
Meets the Standards and Indicators set forth in the Certified Personnel Evaluation Plan.
Abides by the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky Certified School Personnel.
Adheres to the requirements of any District or school employee handbook, Owensboro Board of Education policies, and all applicable laws and regulations.
Performs all other functions deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor that are reasonable and are covered by local board policy or law.