Teacher, Math level 2, 3 or 4 @ RMMS, open until filled
Description
GENERAL FUNCTION The classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners and productive citizens. Teachers maintain a safe environment; establish rapport with students, parents and colleagues; motivate students to develop attitudes and knowledge that will help them reach their potential and be prepared for higher levels of education and career readiness. Teachers differentiate curriculum and use effective research-based methods of instruction according to District initiatives and State Core Standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The classroom teacher is responsible to: • Follow Utah Effective Teaching Standards. • Fully participate in Professional Learning Communities. • Teach the core content area(s) outlined in the Utah State Board of Education’s (USBE) Utah Core Standards, and adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other approved learning activities. • Support school and District initiatives. • Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that provide differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all students with particular emphasis on: o Instruction that addresses each student’s diverse learning strengths and needs; o The use of appropriate strategies, accommodations, resources, materials and tools for individuals and groups of students; o Improvement of instruction and learning with increased accountability for results; o The learner and best practices associated with the learning process; o New developments in subject, subject fields, and in specific subject competency o Annual test data. • Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. • Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom. • Evaluate student academic growth and proficiency through the use of formative and summative assessments, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. • Communicate with parents through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website and other means to discuss the student’s progress. • Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, academic, social and emotional challenges. • Create a clean and organized environment that is conducive to student learning. • Integrate technology to support student learning. • Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus. • Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per State and District guidelines. • Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities required by the District and State, as well as self-selected professional growth activities. • Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission. Represent the District in a professional, ethical and positive manner. • Attend and participate in faculty/department meetings as required. • Understand and adhere to all District policies. • Maintain records and required information in a secure location. Maintain confidentiality of all student information. • Adhere to contract time. Requires daily attendance at assigned work location. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal/administrator. • Regularly required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and may be required to climb or balance. • Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Teachers in Sp. Ed., P.E., CTE, Theatre and/or Art may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Visual abilities to see and supervise students. This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.