HS Math Teacher
- Location
- Pagosa Springs, CO, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Dec 07, 2021
- Ref
- 807
- Job Category
- Teaching, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher, Math Teacher
Title:
Pagosa Springs High School Mathematics Teacher
Qualifications:
Reports To:
High School 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; and to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.
Performance Responsibilities:
Terms of Employment:
Salary: Based upon the District's adopted certified salary schedule. Years of experience given through Step 7.
Work Schedule: Minimum of 175 per year or as designated by the annual school calendar. Salary and work-year to be established annually by the board.
Benefits: Discretionary leave. No Health benefits.
Hours: 40 hours per week. As set by the building principal
FLSA Status: Exempt/Certified
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.
Pagosa Springs High School Mathematics Teacher
Qualifications:
- Colorado Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in secondary mathematics.
- Good oral and written communication skills and strong work ethic.
- Experience working with High School Students.
- Establishes a strong rapport with High School Students
- Working knowledge of Spreadsheets, Google Docs, Word Processing and SIS (student information systems), Power Point, and Whiteboards.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports To:
High School 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; and to encourage pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
- Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing discovery and laboratory learning methods.
- Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, calculators, computers, interactive white board and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
- Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Evaluates each pupil's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
- Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
- Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities. Actively participates in the Legacy Foundation Math Design Collaborative.
- Identifies pupil need, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematics teams
Terms of Employment:
Salary: Based upon the District's adopted certified salary schedule. Years of experience given through Step 7.
Work Schedule: Minimum of 175 per year or as designated by the annual school calendar. Salary and work-year to be established annually by the board.
Benefits: Discretionary leave. No Health benefits.
Hours: 40 hours per week. As set by the building principal
FLSA Status: Exempt/Certified
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.