Middle School Math Teacher
Calumet Public School District 132
Calumet Park, IL
Full-time
Education
Posted on June 7, 2023
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Instructs students in basic subject matter
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
- Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Evaluates students academic and social, growth keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
- Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students progress and interpret the school program
- Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
- Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
- Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
- Supervise students in out of classroom activities during the school day.
- Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.
- Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
- Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service educational activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
- Maintains a safe and supervised environment by effectively managing student behavior.
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License and 6th-8th Math Endorsement