Math Teacher

Conejo Valley Unified School District • Thousand Oaks, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Conejo Valley Unified School District is seeking a High School Math Teacher. This position is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student an awareness and appreciation of the role of mathematics, and that motivates each student to acquire knowledge of mathematics facts and principles. The teacher will teach skills, knowledge, and a working understanding of the curriculum designated by the district, developing lesson plans and supplementary materials. Responsibilities include organizing storage areas, controlling the use of materials, setting clear behavior expectations, evaluating student growth, and maintaining professional competence through in-service education and professional growth activities. The teacher will also communicate with families to create a partnership around student learning and reflect on practice to improve instruction. Participation in curriculum development and potentially modular or flexible scheduling are also part of the role. In critical shortage or emergency situations, the teacher may be asked to perform other duties as directed within their credential authorization.

Requirements

• A valid Single Subject Mathematics credential
• Bachelor's degree, including courses needed to meet credential requirements
• A valid California Single Subject Mathematics Credential
• English Learner Authorization
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to conduct and implement a cognitively challenging instructional program as required by a District approved course of study.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Ability to cooperate with the school faculty and administration in the development of a coherent program of instruction.
• Ability to work effective with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program.
• Thorough knowledge of content and pedagogy necessary for effective instruction; enthusiasm for, and imagination and creativity in teaching the necessary skills for academic success; and commitment to the education of all students.
• Understanding of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional developmental growth patterns of students.
• Ability to work effective with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear, concise instructions, using academic language, and appropriate level of delivery, and listening without bias and providing appropriate feedback/reinforcement.
• Ability to compose and comprehend written communication.
• Ability to properly use and to care for the materials, supplies, and equipment employed in teaching.
• Appropriate personal appearance, cleanliness, and manner.
• Poise, tact, and good judgment, and commitment to the education of all students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills, knowledge, and a working understanding of the curriculum designated by Conejo Valley Unified School District.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division's basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards.
• Plans a math program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student projects.
• Provides leaderships and participates in programs and activities that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Participates in co-teaching as needed to best serve students and programs.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction and adapts the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with varying abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Organizes storage areas and controls use of materials, equipment, and tools working with office staff to order necessary supplies.
• Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the class and school campus.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
• Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Communicates with families to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child(ren); advocates the special needs of the students with the school and community.
• Reflects on practice and student work to determine what went well and what changes could improve instruction and uses reflection to inform future instruction.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on a district level.
• May teach under modular or flexible scheduling plans.
• Plans and coordinates the work of student helpers and paraprofessionals and participates in the evaluation of their performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level