Litchfield Elementary School District #79

Position Description

Title

Mathematics Teacher-must be Highly Qualified

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in education with a minor in mathematics.
2. Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate and Fingerprint Clearance Card.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements

Reports To

Building Principal

Job Goal

To help each pupil develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
2. Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing "discovery" and laboratory learning methods.
4. Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aides.
5. Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
6. Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to promote an orderly, productive classroom environment.
8. Evaluates each pupil's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
9. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
10. Communicates with parents to interpret cotemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
11. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
12. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
13. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
14. Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams and participates in faculty committees.
15. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
16. Other duties as may be assigned.

Working Environment

Terms of Employment

Salary and work schedule to be established by the Governing Board.