8th Grade Math Teacher

Description

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal and Administrative Team

This is a 10-month position.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

An teacher is required to perform the following duties:

Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Math based on state standards

Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction

Create an inviting, exciting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments

Communicate regularly with parents

Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences

Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom

Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible

Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff

Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties

Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal

Dress professionally and uphold all school policies

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• •A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area
• •Valid Louisiana Teaching License for Grades K-5 or 6-8
• •Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
• •Demonstrated volunteer or community service