Duties
JOB SUMMARY: The mission of Urbana Middle School, a community of learning, is to engage and inspire students while promoting their intellectual, social and emotional growth. Under general direction of the principal and/or assistant principal(s), the teacher is responsible for fully supporting this mission of the school.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, the teacher must be able to perform each essential function at a level of proficiency. A proficient teacher:
- Is knowledgeable and competent in Mathematics.
- Is a proponent of and advocate for Mathematics.
- Utilizes instructional strategies and practices that are best practice in the field of Mathematics.
- Utilizes and implements Mathematics interventions for students as needed.
- Designs instruction considering student needs, ability levels, interests, classroom performance and assessment results.
- Incorporates some content from previous instruction into daily planning.
- Designs daily instruction that is clear, well organized and accurate.
- Plans appropriate instructional activities that require higher-order thinking skills and allows for extension and enrichment of student learning.
- Develops lesson plans based on district curriculum and objectives.
- Integrates knowledge gained from staff development and professional educational literature when designing instruction.
- Actively pursues increased knowledge of content and best teaching practices.
- Selects materials with consideration of various learning styles.
- Seeks resources to enhance instruction.
- Plans for the use of technology when applicable.
- Presents accurate and complete content area information as needed to enhance student's completion of work.
- Implements lessons that address district curriculum goals, objectives and state standards.
- Actively builds on students' prior knowledge.
- Provides background and/or explanatory information to increase students' depth of understanding.
- Opens lessons with the use of effective strategies to build interest.
- Explains instructions and content clearly, checking for students' understanding as necessary.
- Employs a variety of teaching techniques appropriate to the subject and to the learner's maturity.
- Adjusts instruction as needed during the lesson based upon student response and feedback.
- Provides opportunities for all students to demonstrate learning.
- Demonstrates appropriate pacing that includes smooth, efficient transitions.
- Makes effective use of the entire learning period.
- Concludes lessons clearly.
- Utilizes multiple modalities when delivering lessons.
- Makes appropriate accommodations for individual students.
- Teaches lessons using knowledge of developmental characteristics of age group.
- Completes and reports results of assessments mandated by the building and district.
- Aligns assessment with curriculum and instruction.
- Analyzes assessment data for reliability and validity.
- Uses assessments that align with district curriculum and state standards.
- Uses assessment data to determine the range of student understanding.
- Uses assessments and results to guide instruction.
- Provides on-going updates to students and parents regarding student progress.
- Provides clear academic expectations and criteria for success that can allow students to self-monitor progress.
- Provides students with timely feedback on assignments and assessments.
- Interacts with students in a mutually respectful and friendly manner.
- Establishes a trusting environment that fosters risk-taking and enhances positive student self-concept.
- Capitalizes on student interest and experiences as they relate to learning activities.
- Provides opportunities for students to assume responsibilities and develop independence.
- Recognizes and encourages diverse opinions while preparing students for membership in a multicultural society.
- Establishes and maintains high learning expectations.
- Fosters enthusiasm for learning in all students.
- Maintains a functional, attractive environment with materials conducive to student learning.
- Adjusts instruction as needed.
- Establishes procedural routines which are clear to students.
- Provides clear, adequate written instructions and materials for substitute teachers.
- Manages more than one situation at a time when necessary.
- Teaches clear behavioral expectations to students and checks for understanding.
- Addresses student problems in an organized, fair and consistent manner.
- Seeks to improve specific and chronic behavioral problems.
- Monitors student behavior continuously while maintaining consistent and appropriate emotional demeanor.
- Collaborates with parents, support staff, and others to develop and carry out a plan to improve student behavior.
- Reinforces appropriate student behaviors.
- Handles disruptive classroom situations.
- Works cooperatively with all staff, administration, parents and community.
- Responds professionally to conflict.
- Treats people individually irrespective of race, gender, or socio-economic background.
- Uses discretion in handling confidential information and difficult situations.
- Demonstrates punctuality in arrival and departure times from the building, classes and meetings. Demonstrates consistent attendance.
- Informs administrators and appropriate personnel of school related concerns and difficulties as they arise.
- Meets all professional responsibilities in a timely manner including providing accurate information.
- Complies with building policies, school board policies and requirements in the Professional Negotiated Agreement.
- Communicates often with faculty and staff through email or in person, about the progress made by the students and the need or receipt of work.
- Demonstrates awareness of developments in the field of education.
- Keeps abreast of building and district level committee work.
- Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by participating in building and district staff development.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Attends staff meetings and inservice activities as directed.
- Serves on staff committees as required.
- Maintains professional relationships with students and faculty, follows ethics of the teaching profession and promotes the welfare of students at all times.
- Teachers may assume additional roles and responsibilities within the school and/or district on a voluntary or compensatory basis as described in the Professional Negotiated Agreement and/or in agreement with the principal and/or assistant principal(s).
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with certification and/or endorsement in the core teaching area specifically at the middle school level. Highly qualified status (when applicable) in the specific content area.
EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience teaching students at the middle school level, except in the case of a new college graduate; and/or previous experience teaching in the specific content area, except in the case of a new college graduate.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: In order to serve all students in this position, the ideal candidate would have a strong desire to work with bilingual and EL students.
LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsements specific to the teaching area.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is based on a step placement which is determined by education, experience and the Urbana Education Association and Board of education contract.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
How to Apply
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