Math Teacher - Interim - 7th Grade @ Holbrook Middle

Gaston County Schools•Lowell, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Math Teacher plans, organizes, and presents instruction and learning environments that help students learn subject matter and skills contributing to their educational and social development. This interim position teaches seventh-grade mathematics at Holbrook Middle and follows the North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core. The teacher provides instruction and activities aligned with school and district policies, goals, and objectives; adapts materials and instruction to students with a wide range of needs; and monitors students’ academic and social growth. The role includes communicating with parents, maintaining student and instructional records, collaborating with professional staff, and supporting school-wide supervision and student activities. The teacher maintains professional competence through district or other professional development and participates in evaluation planning with the appropriate administrator. The position reports directly to the Principal and is classified as exempt. If offered the position, the prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Must be fully licensed as a Mathematics Teacher (00200) or eligible for licensure for high school; for middle school, must be licensed in 78200 or eligible for licensure.
Strong background in the North Carolina Course of Study/Common Core.
Ability to assess student learning and use assessment data to guide teaching and learning.
Ability to meet the needs of all learners and plan, coordinate, and continuously improve instruction.
Ability to analyze situations, identify options, and make appropriate fact-based decisions.
Ability to develop and compile records and reports; prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, and instructional materials in the prescribed format.
Ability to communicate, read a variety of documents, follow oral and written instructions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form.
Ability to manage instructional time and student behavior, monitor student performance, and understand the growth and development of assigned students.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with parents, students, teachers, staff, and administrators, and consult with parents, teachers, and the community to enhance student learning.
Ability to adapt under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
Ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools, including computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for students.
Must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test if offered the position.
Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, handle objects or controls, reach, talk, and hear; occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch; and occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds. The role requires light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Required visual abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and acuity for preparing data, working with record processes, and extensive reading and research.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Experience with Smartboard© and other forms of technology.

Responsibilities

Teach the North Carolina Standard Course of Study/Common Core.
Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturity.
Provide individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate assigned students.
Establish and maintain standards of student control needed for effective participation in activities.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth and maintain appropriate records.
Provide instruction and activities aligned with school and district policies, goals, and objectives.
Communicate with parents through a variety of means and hold conferences to discuss student progress and interpret the school program.
Identify student needs and cooperate with professional staff in assessing and helping students address health, attitude, and learning problems.
Create an effective learning environment, including functional and attractive displays such as bulletin boards and interest centers.
Maintain professional competence through district in-service education, professional growth activities, and university courses.
Participate with the appropriate administrator in developing the evaluation method in accordance with district guidelines.
Select and requisition instructional materials and maintain inventory records.
Cooperate in school-wide supervision of students during out-of-classroom activities.
Participate in faculty and/or district committees and sponsor student activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.