Math Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Master’s preferred Valid South Carolina certification in the subject area At least minimum score on all state-required exams including PRAXIS Meet NCLB highly qualified requirements in core academic subjects taught Passion for helping children succeed in reaching their fullest potential

Essential Functions: Demonstrate mastery of all state academic standards and competencies Demonstrate mastery of all twelve of the teacher practices benchmarks for the 21st century at the professional and eventually the accomplished level Foster students’ achievement gains from baseline assessment levels to be evident in pre/post test comparison results, standardized test scores, and portfolios Maintain student portfolios Demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality Demonstrate efficiency and oral and written proficiency Pursue further education and supplemental credentials Maintain and promote a safe learning environment and administer student surveys twice yearly Promote problem-solving skills and character education Promote and enforce Code of Conduct Continually assess students' development (psychological and academic) through clearly defined rubrics Establish, maintain, assess, and (if needed) modify individual student progression plans Identify those students who exhibit exceptional thinking styles and behaviors and implement and/or accommodate those exceptional needs Attend parent/teacher meetings and conferences Initiate opportunities for professional development Initiate and present innovative ideas for special projects, school functions, field trips, extracurricular activities, and clubs Document parent phone calls, conversations, and conferences Work as partners to create behavior modification plans

Additional Job Functions:

Follows adopted policies and procedures in accordance with Pinnacle and the Board priorities Conducts him/herself in the best interest of students and the school, in accordance with the highest standards pursuant to the school’s mission and governing principles Performs other duties as assigned