Math Teacher

Cannon County School District•Woodbury, TN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The job of the Teacher–Middle School is established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas, developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues and curriculum development; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students, parents, or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.

Requirements

Current Teacher Certification/Licenses

Nice To Haves

Ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with data of varied types and/or purposes, and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
Problem-solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans.
Ability to work with data that frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines.
Moderate problem-solving with equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to exhibit tact and patience.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Skills to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Ability to apply assessment instruments.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including using pertinent software applications.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws.
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities.
Knowledge of lesson plan requirements.
Knowledge of stages of child development.
Knowledge of behavioral management strategies.
Ability to handle complaints.
Service-oriented attitude.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Administers and develops subject-specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
Constructs curriculum in the classroom environment to foster future growth and opportunities for students.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations of student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse students for the purpose of providing an effective program that meets district requirements.
Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, school grounds, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Reports incidents (e.g., altercations, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to state law and board policies.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues providing information and/or direction.
Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Performs ALL other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Director of Schools.
Adheres to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics with fidelity.