REPORTS TO: School Administrator(s)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a State of Michigan Teacher’s Certification in Math (EX)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective communication skills (written, verbal).
• Ability to effectively work with staff, students and parents.
• Effective and efficient computer/technology skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The math classroom teacher provides specialized instruction for the purpose/s of developing the students’ ability to effectively perform and acquire grade level skills in mathematics.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, organizes, and provides instruction in Math in the Core Curriculum Content Standards, and Michigan English Language Proficiency Standards. Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the district’s instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law.
• Develops and delivers lesson plans utilizing a broad range of appropriate differentiated techniques and strategies addressing all aspects of communication that develop each student’s math skills at levels that ensure learners meet or exceed learning targets, and allow English learners to meaningfully access the district’s instructional program.
• Administers academic and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students’ progress in meeting academic learning targets and progress in mathematics. Maintains complete and accurate records of student’s progress and evidence of growth and progress.
• Provides a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility, enhance motivation, clearly communicate classroom routines, and incorporate challenging instructional strategies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

OTHER:

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant.

SALARY: Per the HFT Teacher Contract

Hamtramck Public Schools is a regular school district located in Wayne County with 8 schools, 175 teachers and 2,994 students. Total Revenue is $51,636,000 and is trending flat. Hamtramck Public Schools spends $17,087 per student per year on instruction.