High School Math Teacher

Job Summary Richland County School District One, South Carolina Classification Job Title: Teacher | FLSA: Exempt | 190 days | Salary Range: $50,100.00 – $91,143.00 Minimum Requirements Valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for a certificate in the appropriate certified area. Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable. Essential Functions Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students. May teach multiple disciplines as assigned. Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes. Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved. Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate. Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation. Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well-being. Assists individual students in need of special attention. Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers. Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary. Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed. Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations, staffs and committees as appropriate. Attends staff meetings and serves on various staff committees as required. Participates in staff in-service training and continuing education as required. Makes arrangements for substitute instructors as needed. Operates various types of machinery and equipment including a computer, printer, copier, laminating machine, fax machine, audio-visual equipment, tape player, and various curriculum-specific equipment or instruments. Additional Duties May provide remedial assistance to individuals, small groups or entire classes of students as scheduled during or after regular school hours. Maintains a clean and orderly classroom. Performs related duties as required. Physical & Other Requirements Physical Requirements: Ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, standing for extended periods, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling objects (12-20 pounds). Data Conception: Ability to compare and judge observable characteristics of data, people or things. Interpersonal Communication: Ability to speak and receive instructions; lecture and give instruction to students and assistants. Language Ability: Ability to read policies, curricula, manuals; type reports, records, teaching materials with proper format, punctuation, spelling, grammar; speak with poise and confidence. Intelligence: Ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems; interpret instructions in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule form; use influence systems in classroom teaching; make independent judgments. Verbal Aptitude: Record and deliver information; explain procedures; counsel and teach students. Numerical Aptitude: Add, subtract, multiply, divide, determine percentages, decimals, time, fractions, ratios and proportions. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Inspect items for proper length, width, shape; visually read information. Motor Coordination: Coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately using automated office equipment and communications machinery. Manual Dexterity: Handle items including computer keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, switches; minimal eye/hand/foot coordination. Color Discrimination: No requirement to differentiate colors and shades. Interpersonal Temperament: Adaptable to minimal stress in emergencies or tight deadlines; subject to slight danger or risk. Physical Communication: Ability to talk and hear, understand communications via telephone. #J-18808-Ljbffr