Grade 5 ELA/Social Studies Teacher at Reading School District in Reading, PA

Job description

Position Title: Mathematics Teacher Classification: REA Reports To: Building Principal Position Goal: To help each student develop competence in basic mathematics skills and an understanding of the structure of mathematics; to motivate each student to apply mathematical understanding and skills in the solution of practical problems; to encourage students to develop their special talents in the field of mathematics. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties may be assigned. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties: Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary students utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school District. Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing “discovery” and laboratory learning methods. Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, 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 student. Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. Evaluates each student’s progress in mathematical knowledge and skills. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records. Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual student’s progress. Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday. 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 in self-selected professional growth activities. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with District guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Possession of appropriate degree CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Pennsylvania Instructional Teaching Certificate LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak clearly and distinctly. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with other employees, students and parents. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions for practical situations. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONI