High School Math Teacher - Forney, United States - Forney ISD

    Forney ISD
    Forney ISD Forney, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Days Per Year: 187Reports to: Campus Principal
    PRIMARY PURPOSE:
    • Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
    • Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

    QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
    • Bachelor's degree from accredited university
    • Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
    SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
    • Knowledge of subjects/programs assigned
    • General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
    • Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
    • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
    EXPERIENCE:Student teaching or approved internship (preferred)
    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
    • Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
    • Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
    • Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
    • Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
    • Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula/instruction as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
    • Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements
    • Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) if assigned
    • Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
    • Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
    • Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
    • Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal
    • Be a positive role model for students, support the mission of the school district
    • Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
    • Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
    • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
    • Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
    • Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
    • Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members
    • Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
    • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required
    • Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
    • Keep informed of and comply with laws as well as district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
    • Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
    • Maintain confidentiality
    • Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned
    • Perform other duties as assigned
    WORKING CONDITIONS:
    • Mental demands/physical demands/environmental factors
    • Maintain emotional control under stress
    • Lifting and moving materials, books, boxes, etc.
    • Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing