Secondary Math Teacher

Teacher

Teachers develop supportive relationships with all of their students, define clear outcomes for student learning and communicate them clearly to their students, implement a range of research-based instructional and assessment strategies as needed to ensure quality learning for all students, and use assessment data to inform their instruction. Regular communication with parents, peers, district personnel, and administration is essential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Valid and current teaching certificate for the State of Michigan.
• State teaching certification with endorsement secondary 6-12 Mathematics
• Strong knowledge of subject concepts and ability to teach them effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
• Manage student behavior and classroom climate to support students' focus on learning
• Provide developmentally appropriate individualized, small-group, and whole-class instruction to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Teach District-approved curriculum through both direct instruction and inquiry-based instruction
• Assess student learning through a variety of evaluation methods such as discussion, projects, performance assessments, tests, demonstrations
• Communicate frequently with parents and guardians
• Participate collaboratively with peers and administrators in planning and evaluating the instructional program
• Represent Morenci Area Schools in a positive manner in the community
• Participate in continual professional growth opportunities which are aligned with district priorities
• Demonstrate understanding of the substance of their subjects, including both facts and organizing ideas and instruction
• Performing all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
• Articulate student learning objectives and reasons for importance, provide timely, accurate feedback to students, and engage students in self-assessment
• Demonstrate understanding of diverse family and cultural backgrounds and interest in students
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises classroom, students, and volunteers

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports or professional correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff, administrators, and the general public

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and practical applications.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to stand and talk or hear while sometimes walking and sitting. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 40 pounds. Frequent bending, stooping, or getting up and down from the floor are also required.

Terms of Employment:

• Full-time position

Pay

• MEA salary schedule