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Watson Chapel School District

Mathematics Teacher (7-12)

The Watson Chapel Board of Education announces openings for a Mathematics Teacher (7-12)

Start Date:   August, 2018                                                Work Schedule:   190 Days

Application must be made electronically through Watson Chapel School District website

The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Valid Mathematics Teaching License, Subject Specific Endorsement or enrolled in Alternative Program leading to license issued by Arkansas Department of Education
• Bachelor’s Degree with major or minor in mathematics
• Must satisfactorily complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation background check.

Desired:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents/guardians, the community, institutions of higher education, business leaders, and administrative staff.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction, program evaluation, evidence of classroom effectiveness, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of State Core Curriculum and Board of Education adopted guidelines
• Ability to communicate oral and/or written ideas and directives clearly and effectively;

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Encourages pupils to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics
• Motivates each pupil to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems
• Provides each pupil opportunities to develop competence in basic mathematical skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics
• Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, other available technology methods and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
• Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluates each pupil’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
• Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil’s progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Shares in the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams and participates in faculty committees.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Performs other duties as many, from time to time be assigned by the supervisor.