Secondary Math Teacher, North Campus

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Instructs students in activities designed to promote intellectual, social and physical growth in the area(s) of math education. Essential duties must be performed on site. Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students. Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content. Utilizes an adopted course of study, instructional program guidelines, and other materials in planning and developing rigorous lesson plans and teaching outlines. Plans, develops, and utilizes a variety of instructional materials and aids appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of pupils from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity. Individualizes and adapts educational processes and procedures to enhance pupil educational opportunities. Provides group and individual instruction to motivate pupils, and effectively utilizes the time available for instructional activities. Maintains appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping. Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and reports pupil academic, social, and emotional progress. Counsels, confers with and communicates with parents, school, and District personnel regarding pupil progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program. Employs a variety of instructional techniques including but not limited to math exploration and inquiry, relevance, technology and multimedia formats that enhance learning. Aligns the learning process toward the achievement of math curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., to communicate these objectives to students. Encourages and assists students in setting and maintaining standards of classroom conduct. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, keeps appropriate records and provides progress reports as required. Commits to availability to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations. Meets core expectations for all licensed staff contained in the District’s Professional Growth System.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in secondary math in one or more areas of math areas including but not limited to algebra, trigonometry, calculus, or other related fields from an accredited college or university.
Valid teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for the science position opening.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Demonstrated ability to apply basic and advanced math concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Strong organizational skills.
Experience and ability to utilize effective strategies in managing students.
Abilities to design creative approaches to motivate students.
Knowledge and experience using varied computer applications and applied technology experience.
Willingness to work collaboratively with others.

Nice To Haves

Advanced understanding of math principles and concepts in secondary curricular areas of algebra, trigonometry and calculus.

Responsibilities

Supervises students in all classroom activities.
Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils.
Develops rigorous lesson plans and teaching outlines.
Utilizes a variety of instructional materials and aids.
Individualizes and adapts educational processes and procedures.
Provides group and individual instruction to motivate pupils.
Maintains appropriate standards of pupil behavior.
Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and reports pupil academic, social, and emotional progress.
Counsels, confers with and communicates with parents, school, and District personnel regarding pupil progress.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques.
Aligns the learning process toward the achievement of math curriculum goals.
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc.
Encourages and assists students in setting and maintaining standards of classroom conduct.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis.
Keeps appropriate records and provides progress reports as required.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
Meets core expectations for all licensed staff contained in the District’s Professional Growth System.