Duties
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teaches mathematics to middle school pupils using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
2. Applies mathematical practices through problem-based learning, inquiry and design.
3. Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing discovery, laboratory learning methods and interactive projects with real-life applications.
4. Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, computers, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
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 with the creation of original solutions to real-world problems.
7. Guides pupils in selection of appropriate elective projects and experiments.
8. Instructs pupils in use of eye protection and safety guards, and in the use, care, and safe operation of tools and equipment as needed.
9. Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to tools and equipment as required.
10. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
11. Evaluates each pupil’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
12. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids to the interest and maturity level of pupils; maintains required inventory records.
13. Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil’s progress.
14. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
15. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
16. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
17. Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematics teams, and participates in faculty committees.
18. Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small-group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil.
19. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
20. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
21. Provides a rigorous and interdisciplinary academic environment.
22. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Valid Illinois PEL with mandatory Middle School Endorsement in Mathematics.
Salary/Benefits
Salary and Benefits according to the collective bargaining agreement.
How to Apply
https://www.applitrack.com/district146/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp