Math Teacher @ Choices

Canton City School District•Canton, OH

About The Position

Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to set realistic expectations; establish proper rapport and effectively communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; guide the process towards the achievement of curricular goals; participate in professional development activities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university
Appropriate state of Ohio certifications/license
Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Training in varied instructional design
Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
Ability to work in a team environment
Computer/word processing skills

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience is preferable

Responsibilities

Ensure safety of students
Effectively manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a good learning environment
Prepare clear and timely lesson plans
Maintain accurate and complete records as required
Provide guidance to students to promote their educational development
Attend parent/teacher conferences
Collaborate with colleagues
Distribute course-related assignments
Ensure students are learning all subject material by appropriately assessing on a regular basis
Provide complete lesson plans for substitute
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Assist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life
Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined in the Board of Education approved courses of study
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations utilizing a variety of instructional techniques and media suitable to the level of learners
Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
Attend meetings and in-services as required per negotiated agreement
Teach students using sound instructional practices
Attend educational field trips
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, and conferences
Refer students suspected of learning difficulties to the intervention assistance team
Notify parents if student is not meeting classroom goals
Observe ethics of the teaching profession
Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment, and other educational materials
Promote good public relations
Respond to routine questions and requests in a timely, appropriate manner
Serve as a role model for students
Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships
Participate in committees, study teams, and cocurricular activities as agreed upon
Participate in intervention assistance team meetings
Maintain and improve professional competence by attending professional seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current on relevant issues
Supervise student teachers
Counsel, advise, encourage, and motivate students
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee