Frederick Douglass High School Math Instructor 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Fayette County Public Schools is hiring a high school Math Instructor to help students learn subject matter and skills that enable them to excel in a global society. The instructor teaches assigned classes, plans and delivers instruction tailored as much as possible to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities, and assesses student progress. The role also includes maintaining a safe, orderly, and supportive classroom; keeping required records; communicating with students and parents; and contributing to school and district activities. The position is listed as 1.0 FTE with a 189-day teacher work calendar.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Kentucky Teaching Certification for the assigned area and grade level.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Ability to communicate in more than one language, or willingness to learn to communicate in another language at novice proficiency.

Responsibilities

Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
Plan a program of study that responds, as much as possible, to students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested by the immediate supervisor.
Encourage students to set and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals through instruction and conduct.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide required progress reports.
Regularly diagnose students’ learning disabilities and seek district specialist assistance as needed.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Help implement policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional aides and volunteers and, with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend required staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn communication in another language at novice proficiency.
Maintain regular attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.