Single Subject Math Teacher With Special Education Credential

Reports to: Director of Education The teacher's job is to assure that all students learn the basic and essential skills in each course of study for which they are responsible.

Calendar: 10 Month Instructional Process: •Plan and implement a program of instruction that adheres to the schools philosophy, goals and objectives as outlined in the adopted course study. •Makes purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task. •Implement accommodations to address individual needs of students. •Employs a variety of appropriate teaching strategies which target New vista School population •Provides progress and interim reports as required. •Prepares substitute folder containing appropriate information as required by the principal. •Plan and prescribe purposeful assignments for teacher assistance when applicable. •Recognizes learning and behavioral concerns problems and makes referrals as appropriate. •Implement the school wide social skills program as designed by the Social Skills Coordinator •Adheres to the individualized behavioral plans as designed by the Social Skills Coordinator •Implement and follow both the school-wide Behavioral Response Plan and •Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school. •Demonstrates a strong grasp of subject matter. •Uses effective oral and written expression. Curriculum Development •Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum. •Assists on the ongoing curriculum revision process, including the revision of written courses of study. Classroom Management •Implement an effective classroom management system which correlates with the school wide social skills program and disciplinary policies. •Develops, in accordance with school guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate techniques that are consistently applied. •Collaborates with the Social Skills Coordinator to address individual needs within the classroom. •Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. •Utilizes adopted classroom rules and school-wide values program.

Professional Protocol •Adheres to the Faculty Handbook •Adheres to the Confidential Agreement •Upholds and enforces board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules and regulations, and is supportive of them to the public. •Strives to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed. •Works cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children. •Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other staff members. Professional Growth •Continues professional growth through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning. •Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations. •Cooperates with the administration in planning appropriate in-service training programs at a school or at the district level. •Attends staff and committee meetings as required. Student Evaluation •Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods such as teacher made tests, samples of students' work, mastery skills check lists, criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests. •Returns assignments to students in a timely manner

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