Math Teacher, Middle School

Culpeper County School District•Culpeper, VA

About The Position

Under the direction of the school principal, the Middle School Math Teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. The role fosters an environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development and success. The teacher supervises students in school-related settings, plans instruction, monitors and evaluates student outcomes, and communicates with students, parents, staff, and the community. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with student needs, abilities, interests, and the Culpeper County Public Schools curriculum framework. The role includes establishing learning objectives, preparing lessons, using instructional methods and resources that support student achievement, maintaining a safe and orderly classroom, keeping required records, submitting reports on time, and implementing student conduct policies. The teacher also collaborates with colleagues and families, supervises purposeful assignments for assistants and volunteers, maintains professional competence, and attends required meetings and committees. Work is performed in the central office and throughout the division, with travel to schools and the central office required. The position involves regular contact with staff, administrators, and parents, including in-person and telephone communication. The work environment includes both inside and outside conditions. Timely and regular attendance is expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of education, or equivalent credentialing, training, and/or experience.
Possess or qualify for a professional license and appropriate endorsement from the Virginia Department of Education.
Be recommended by the Division Superintendent and approved by the School Board, or have equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
Knowledge of the school curriculum and framework, policies, and effective instructional practices.
Knowledge of the teaching and learning process.
Ability to provide instruction reflecting multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
Ability to incorporate technology into the curriculum.
Ability to respect confidential information and individuals’ right to privacy.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, administration, parents, central office, and community members.
Ability to model professional, moral, and ethical standards and personal integrity.
Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 40 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment up to approximately 50 pounds.
Ability to travel to schools throughout the division and the central office.

Responsibilities

Plan a program of study that meets students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
Meet and instruct assigned classes regularly at designated locations and times.
Create a classroom environment that involves students in learning and enables them to achieve learning objectives.
Provide instruction that meets the needs of all students.
Prepare assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Establish learning objectives consistent with student needs, the school division’s curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
Plan and use instructional methods, resources, and evaluation techniques that motivate students and support achievement of learning objectives.
Take necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, school board policy, and administrative regulation.
Submit required reports within specified timelines regarding scheduling and instructional activity.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and procedures and maintain order fairly.
Be available to parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
Establish and maintain respectful relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and the community.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other assigned duties.