Math Grades 7-8

Prescott School District•Prescott, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prescott School District operates a 4 day school week (Monday-Thursday). This position requires the teacher to exhibit accurate knowledge of content and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of students' individual development, special needs, skills, and knowledge. The role involves selecting and using appropriate resources, adhering to Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 plans, and building coherent lessons, activities, and assessments. A positive and respectful classroom environment must be created and maintained, with effective classroom procedures and behavior management. Communication with students, parents, guardians, and other staff is crucial for resolving academic and behavioral issues. The teacher will provide timely feedback, use assessments during instruction, and demonstrate flexibility in teaching. Reflection on teaching practices and adjustments for student understanding and achievement are expected. Maintaining accurate records, managing classroom equipment and supplies, and communicating with families about student progress are also key responsibilities. Participation in the professional community, continued professional growth, and professionalism with students, staff, and parents are essential. Reporting suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse, enforcing administration policies, attending professional meetings and development sessions, and assisting in student supervision are also part of the role. The teacher may also sponsor extracurricular activities and perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or administrators.

Requirements

Competency Statement(s): Accountability, Accuracy, Adaptability, Communication, Oral, Communication, Written, Conflict Resolution, Creative, Decision Making, Detail Oriented, Diversity Oriented, Enthusiastic, Empathetic, Ethical, Friendly, Goal Oriented, Honesty / Integrity, Initiative, Interpersonal, Judgment, Loyal, Organized, Patience, Presentation Skills, Regular attendance, Reliability, Responsible, Self Motivated, Tactful, Team Builder, Working Under Pressure.

Responsibilities

Exhibit accurate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
Exhibit knowledge of students individual development and special needs.
Exhibit knowledge of students individual skills and knowledge.
Select and use appropriate resources.
Adhere to each student Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 plan.
Build and design coherent lessons, activities, and assessments of rigor that match standards of learning.
Create an environment of respect and rapport.
Establish a positive culture for learning.
Exhibit effective classroom procedures with little loss of instruction.
Effectively supervise students and manages student behavior.
Effectively communicate with students.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students behavioral and academic problems.
Exhibit high expectations and effective delivery of lessons.
Demonstrate effective questioning and discussion techniques.
Provide timely, consistent, and high-quality feedback to students.
Exhibit the use of assessments during instruction.
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student learning.
Reflect on teaching and make adjustments for targeting greater understanding and student achievement.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Select, store, order, issue and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
Effectively communicate with families to discuss childrens progress and needs.
Exhibit participation and contributions to the professional community.
Exhibit continued professional growth and development.
Exhibit professionalism with students, staff, and parents.
Report to proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Attend all professional meetings, educational conferences, and professional development sessions.
Assist in the supervision of students (such as in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring and bus loading and unloading).
Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations and academic contests.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or other administrators.