Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Mathematics

Date Posted:
1/20/2021

Location:
Madison Middle School

Closing Date:
Until Filled


Must hold a valid Mississippi educator license with endorsement code: 117 or 120

Job Title: Math Teacher
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY
This position classification requires subject area expertise commonly associated with secondary teaching and instruction. Directly related coursework and endorsement is required to perform problem analysis using prescribed principles, methods and concepts. The position classification performs decision and analysis and makes decisions of considerable consequence, in determining how best to aid students in the learning process. The functional role of this position requires frequent meetings with school administrators, teachers, and other staff to communicate information, data and alternative problem solutions. This position requires walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling, and working with materials and objects, and providing oral information.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Possess proper certification and current licensure for position as required by the Mississippi Department of Education
• Hold at least a valid Class "A" Certificate issued by the Mississippi State Department of Education and endorsed in the field of instruction to which he/she is assigned
• Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains appropriate licenses and training hours as required.
• Works closely with administration and staff to develop an appropriate instructional program
• Develops instructional lessons commensurate with teaching assignment and consistent with adopted curriculum
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students
• Prepares written plans for each day's lessons
• Establishes appropriate plans for substitute teachers
• Works with specific program and special education staff to best serve the educational needs of all students
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior that complements district's philosophy on discipline
• Communicates expectations regarding student behavior to student and parent/guardian
• Monitors progress and interpret evaluation results of students on a regular basis and provide appropriate progress reports.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on committees, and participates in in-service activities
• Keeps a current inventory of classroom curriculum materials, supplies, and equipment
• Provides learning experiences for student commensurate with their ability and interest and which promote high expectations for all students commensurate their ability and interest and which promote high expectations for all students
• Develops written lesson plans containing specific performance objectives
• Monitors student performance by becoming thoroughly familiar with the student's records and utilizing test data to improve instruction
• Provides a safe, orderly atmosphere conducive to learning
• Develops and maintains a classroom discipline plan in keeping with School Board policies and procedures
• Be responsible for supervision of students inside and outside the classroom as required by school board policy
• Assists in selecting supplies, materials, textbooks, and equipment to enhance learning
• Participates in professional staff development activities
• Strives for excellence in all school related endeavors
• Cooperates with local and district staff in planning and implementing system-wide goals and objectives
• Attends regular and called faculty meetings
• Keeps accurate records and provides students with feedback on completed assignments
• Upgrades teaching certificate as required by state certification standards and local district policy
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules and regulations, administrative procedures, and School board policies
• Maintains good public relations with parents and students
• Assists in the continuing development of subject area curriculum objectives
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Be cognizant of the rules and regulations, policies, and procedures governing special education programs within the school district
• Be knowledgeable of the district's curriculum, Mississippi Curriculum frameworks, Mississippi assessment System, FLE skills in his/her subject area(s)
• Participates cooperatively in the supervision-evaluation process for the purpose of improving instruction and student achievement.
• Assists other teachers in the instructional improvement process
• Work collectively with other teachers in the sharing of ideas and skills
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal in order to contribute to an effective school operation