Grade 7 Math Teacher, BAIMS at Bristol Public Schools in Bristol, CT

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POSITION TITLE: GRADE 7 MATH TEACHER LOCATION: BAIMS DEPARTMENT: TEACHER REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL SUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge in accordance with each pupil's ability and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned. Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected growth activities. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program. Participates in curriculum development programs as required. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities. Implement an individual education program for special needs students. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises classroom and students (aides, volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled. 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: Bachelor Degree. (Masters Degree for certain positions). Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 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 calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. COMPUTER SKILLS: Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computers for Email, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situatio