Middle School Math Teacher

Berea ISD•Berea, KY

18d

About The Position

This position is responsible for designing and delivering standards-based mathematics in a well-managed setting. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates proficiency in planning developmentally appropriate, research-based instruction that address Kentucky’s learning goals and outcomes for students. Creates and maintains a learning climate that supports student learning outcomes; assists in planning and implementation of program and activities involving parents. Implements developmentally appropriate, teaching and learning activities. a) Applying basic communication and mathematics skills b) Applying core concepts from all major subject areas c) Becoming a self-sufficient individual d) Becoming a responsible member of a family, work group or community e) thinking and problem solving f) Connecting and integrating new experiences and knowledge Assists the administrating in implementing Board policies, and administrative regulations, and school rules governing student life and conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure. Evaluates specific teaching/learning situations and communicates to students and parents (documents progress through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferences, and portfolios). Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupil solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Performs professional responsibilities and duties as outlined in board policy, such as regular attendance, punctuality, attending staff meetings, serving on committees, and accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities, in-service education and professional growth. Demonstrates effective collaboration skills among peers, subordinates, supervisors, students and parents. Demonstrates teaching conduct consistent with missions to which school council, local board, and State Board of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education are committed. Plans and supervises purposefully for instructional assistants and volunteers and cooperatively with department heads or leaders, instructional and guidance facilitators, evaluates his/her job performance. Evaluates own overall performance to model/teach; keep learning goal, and implements a program of professional development. Promotes self-discipline and self-control. Aids in the administration of group standardized tests in accordance with the district or state regulations. Attend staff meetings, serve on staff committees and participate in the sponsorships of pupil activities. Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin board and learning centers. Assists in carrying our procedures in the Emergency Procedure Guide in the event of such occurrences. 19. Performs any other such duties as so designated by the immediate supervisor/Principal. EVALUATION Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel. JOB REQUIREMENTS Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680) Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law. DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION The work environment described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK AND A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES.

Requirements

Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680)
Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs
Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law
A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK
A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATING THE APPLICANT HAS NO ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

Responsibilities

Designing and delivering standards-based mathematics in a well-managed setting
Planning developmentally appropriate, research-based instruction that address Kentucky’s learning goals and outcomes for students
Creating and maintaining a learning climate that supports student learning outcomes
Assisting in planning and implementation of program and activities involving parents
Implementing developmentally appropriate, teaching and learning activities
Assisting the administrating in implementing Board policies, and administrative regulations, and school rules governing student life and conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure
Evaluating specific teaching/learning situations and communicates to students and parents (documents progress through anecdotal records, student-teacher conferences, and portfolios)
Taking necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Maintaining accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Identifying pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupil solve health, attitude, and learning problems
Performing professional responsibilities and duties as outlined in board policy, such as regular attendance, punctuality, attending staff meetings, serving on committees, and accepts a share of responsibility for extracurricular activities, in-service education and professional growth
Demonstrating effective collaboration skills among peers, subordinates, supervisors, students and parents
Demonstrating teaching conduct consistent with missions to which school council, local board, and State Board of Education for Elementary and Secondary Education are committed
Planning and supervises purposefully for instructional assistants and volunteers and cooperatively with department heads or leaders, instructional and guidance facilitators, evaluates his/her job performance
Evaluating own overall performance to model/teach; keep learning goal, and implements a program of professional development
Promoting self-discipline and self-control
Aiding in the administration of group standardized tests in accordance with the district or state regulations
Attending staff meetings, serve on staff committees and participate in the sponsorships of pupil activities
Creating an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin board and learning centers
Assisting in carrying our procedures in the Emergency Procedure Guide in the event of such occurrences
Performing any other such duties as so designated by the immediate supervisor/Principal