The Secondary Math Teacher is responsible for promoting the student philosophy during the academic instruction of the classroom. The teacher must demonstrate strong content knowledge in their academic teaching area as well as a climate of “respect” to ensure a strong academic environment. The teacher should demonstrate an attitude of preparation for the classroom to maximize the total student academic learning. The teacher must also demonstrate leadership in student development.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree with major or minor in mathematics
2. Valid Arkansas teaching certification with required endorsements
3. One (1) - three (3) years of relevant experience preferred
4. Measurable evidence of driving student achievement gains
5. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work
6. To be an effective educator in the classroom
7. To assist in maintaining high academic standards for all students
8. Possesses the  ability to implement relationships with district staff/parents and communicate effectively with these individuals
9. Sound knowledge of curriculum and instruction
10. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students
2. Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
3. Prepares for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior
4. Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques, which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives
5. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and District policy
6. Works cooperatively with building administrators 
7. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, school & district staff, parents and patrons
8. Participates in endorsement area curriculum and other developmental programs
9. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve learning problems
10. Models instruction without being abrasive or judgmental
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Physical Demands:    

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. or more.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.      

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.