Math Teacher @ Washburn Rural High School (Start of 2nd Semester)

Dev•Topeka, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Auburn-Washburn mathematics educators demonstrate a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized, child-centered classrooms, by presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities, by meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and data, and by using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of current best practices and research.

Requirements

Kansas teaching license required
Required endorsements
Bachelor’s degree required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational reports, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and individuals.
Ability to write clearly; keep detailed records; effectively produce reports, letters, and memoranda; and to carry out complex tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of variables.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Employee is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates mathematical concepts by using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, calculators, computers, and teacher-prepared instructional aids
Designs learning activities that have real application
Evaluates each pupil’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills
Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs
Communicates high expectations to all learners
Seeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and concerns
Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources that support instructional goals and student needs
Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity, and flexibility
Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into instruction
Uses a variety of informal and formal assessment data in making instructional decisions
Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations
Assists students in developing self-assessment skills
Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
Develops, models, and practices procedures and routines
Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior and applies appropriate consequences
Demonstrates conflict resolutions skills
Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching
Treats students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect
Maintains confidentiality
Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning
Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams and contests
Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated
Demonstrates how subject matter is organized
Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve effective participation in activities and learning experiences
Plans and delivers a program that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities
Selects and requests instructional materials
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
Oversees assigned budgets
Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the superintendent or designee may assign
Supervises Staff members designated by the Board of Education, superintendent, or immediate supervisor