Mathematics Teacher - New York, United States - Preston High School

Description

Job Description

We are currently accepting applications for a full-time teaching position for the academic year:

Mathematics teacher: Experience teaching Algebra 2/Trig, Geometry, and Algebra 1.

Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree Preferred.

Salary commensurate with degree and experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Instructional Time
The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or
instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each
lesson; maintains a high level of student time-on-task.

B. MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Student Behavior
The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative
matters; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during
different types of activities-whole-class instruction, small group instruction, etc.; has established a set of
rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional
and non-instructional activities; frequently monitors the behavior of all students during whole-class, small
group, and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities; stops inappropriate
behavior promptly and consistently, yet maintains the dignity of the student.

C. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Presentation
The teacher begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials; introduces the lesson or
instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate; speaks fluently and precisely; presents
the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students; provides
relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills; assigns tasks that students handle
with a high rate of success; asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of
success; conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for
student understanding but avoiding slowdowns; makes transitions between lessons and between instructional
activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly; makes sure that the assignment is clear; summarizes the
main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity.

D. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Monitoring of Student Performance
The teacher maintains clear, firm and reasonable work standards and due dates; circulates during class work
to check all students' performance; routinely uses oral, written, and other work products to check student
progress; poses questions clearly and one at a time.

E. MAJOR FUNCTION: Instructional Feedback
The teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student
growth; regularly provides prompt feedback on assigned out-of-class work; affirms a correct oral response
appropriately, and moves on; provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by
probing, repeating the question, giving a clue, or allowing more time.

F. MAJOR FUNCTION: Facilitating Instruction
The teacher has an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals;
uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise
objectives and/or tasks; maintains accurate records to document student performance; has instructional plan
that matches/aligns objectives, learning strategies, assessment and student needs at the appropriate level of
difficulty; uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program.

G. MAJOR FUNCTION: Interacting Within the Educational Environment
The teacher treats all students in a fair and equitable manner; interacts effectively with students, co-workers,
parents, and community.

H. MAJOR FUNCTION: Performing Non-Instructional Duties
The teacher carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as need is perceived; adheres to
established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; follows a plan for professional development and
demonstrates evidence of growth.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when a student is participating in
an inclusive activity. Ability to motivate students
Ability to motivate students .
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Ability to perform general clerical duties.
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.

Ability to operate common office machines.
Ability to maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Ability to use technology effectively as a method of instructional delivery.

Versed knowledge of Google Classroom and GSuite (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Etc.)

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48, $65,624 per year