Elementary Math Teacher

Elementary Math Teacher As a member of a teaching team, the teacher will be responsible for teaching students in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner. He or she uses a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources to teach content and skills to students. They regularly administer different forms of student assessments and use the information gained from these to guide instructional planning. The teacher works as a team member, participating in common planning, professional development, and curriculum design. Teachers are reflective about their practice and as they develop areas of expertise, share this with their team members. Teachers collaborate with house team members to analyze different forms of student assessments, communicate with parents and other team members about student progress, and plan for further instruction. They work to integrate technology into their teaching and professional activities. Main Responsibilities: • Implement Learning, school and district policies and procedures; •Work closely with lead teachers and other colleagues to develop and build teaching skills; •Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, student needs and assessment; •Contribute to a culture of professionalism among team members; •Monitor academic progress of students in their class/es; •Maintain ongoing communication with parents, staff, and community; •Integrate technology into the instructional program and become proficient in its use; •Develop effective instructional and classroom management techniques. Key Behavioral Competencies: • Generally asks relevant and insightful questions to establish facts •Seeks to understand key decision making issues and characteristics when guided by others •Shows increasing understanding of Common Core Standards •Thinks to ask questions about actions required to produce expected results •Expresses interest in taking on varied projects and tasks to develop new skills in most situations •Develops and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers by being punctual and maintaining a pleasant work attitude •Shows that understands accepted professional conduct within the environment by acting honestly and openly and responding positively to any feedback on professional conduct Background: • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required •Appropriate teacher certification required •Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience required •Evidence of educational experiences after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.) preferred