Math Teacher - Middle School (11694)

BRAZOSPORT ISD JOB DESCRIPTION Campus

Job

Title:

Teacher

Reports

to:

Principal

Dept./School:

Campus

Pay

Grade:

Teacher

Employment

Type:

Exempt

Days:

187

Primary

Purpose:

Provide

students

with

appropriate

learning

activities

and

experiences

in

the

core

academic

subject

area

assigned

to

help

them

fulfill

their

potential

for

intellectual,

emotional,

physical,

and

social

growth.

Enable

students

to

develop

competencies

and

skills

to

function

successfully

in

society.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's

degree

from

accredited

university

Valid

Texas

teaching

certificate

with

required

endorsements

or

training

for

subject

and

level

assigned

Demonstrated

competency

in

the

core

academic

subject

area

assigned

[Physical

Education

Teachers:

Current

automated

external

defibrillator

(AED)

certificate]

Special

Knowledge/Skills:

Effective

communication

and

interpersonal

skills

Knowledge

and

demonstrated

competency

in

the

subject(s)

assigned

General

knowledge

of

curriculum

and

instruction

Ability

to

instruct

students

and

manage

behavior

Openness

to

change

and

innovation

to

meet

the

needs

of

all

students

Experience:

One

year

student

teaching

or

approved

internship

General

Employee

Requirements:

Regular

attendance

and

punctuality

Support

and

align

work

with

the

mission,

vision,

and

beliefs

of

the

district.

BRAZOSPORT

STATEMENT

OF

NONDISCRIMINATION:

It

is

the

policy

of

Brazosport

ISD

not

to

discriminate

or

engage

in

harassment

on

the

basis

of

race,

color,

national

origin,

sex,

religion,

age,

disability,

or

any

other

legally

protected

status

in

its

educational

and

vocational

programs,

services

or

activities

or

matters

related

to

employment

as

required

by

Title

VI

and

Title

VII

of

the

Civil

Rights

Act

of

1964,

as

amended;

Title

IX

of

the

Education

Amendments

of

1972;

Age

Discrimination

in

Employment

Act;

Americans

with

Disabilities

Act,

as

amended;

and

Section

504

of

the

Rehabilitation

Act

of

1973,

as

amended.

Inquiries

regarding

the

Brazosport

ISD

non

discrimination

policies

in

the

following

areas

should

be

directed

to:

Students/Parents:

FFH

(EXHIBIT)

District

Contact

for

Title

IX

District

Contact

for

Americans

with

Disabilities

Act

(ADA)

&

Section

504

Employment/Employees/Public :

DIA

(EXHIBIT)

District

Contact

for

Title

IX,

Americans

with

Disabilities

Act

(ADA)

/

Section

504 .

Call:

979.730.7000

or

Write:

P.O.

Drawer

Z,

Freeport,

TX

77542

Follow

and

support

board

policies

in

areas

of

related

responsibility.

Ensure

district

resources

are

managed

effectively

to

maximize

resources

for

student

learning.

Share

in

the

development

and

implementation

of

district

success

plans

Actively

participate

in

ongoing

development

to

improve

work

quality

and

district

contribution.

Model

integrity,

work

ethic,

and

professionalism

as

a

suitable

example

for

BISD

students.

Major

Responsibilities

and

Duties:

Instructional

Strategies

to

Promote

Student

Growth

Develop

and

implement

lesson

plans

that

fulfill

the

requirements

of

district's

curriculum

program

and

show

written

evidence

of

preparation

as

required.

Prepare

lessons

that

reflect

accommodations

for

differences

in

individual

student

differences.

Plan

and

use

appropriate

instructional

and

learning

strategies,

activities,

materials,

equipment,

and

technology

that

reflect

understanding

of

the

learning

styles

and

needs

of

students

assigned

and

present

subject

matter

according

to

guidelines

established

by

Texas

Education

Agency,

board

policies,

and

administrative

regulations.

Conduct

assessment

of

student

learning

styles

and

use

results

to

plan

instructional

activities.

Work

cooperatively

with

other

teachers

to

modify

curricula

and

instruction

as

needed

for

special

education,

504,

ELL,

and

GT

students

according

to

guidelines

established.

Work

cooperatively

with

the

campus

and

district

instructional

supervisors,

leaders,

and

department

heads

to

improve

instruction.

Offer

accelerated

instruction

to

each

student

who

meets

any

of

the

state

"at

risk"

criteria

in

order

for

the

student

to

perform

satisfactorily

on

the

state

assessment.

Use

available

technologies

as

appropriate

teaching

and

learning

tools.

Integrate

the

instruction

of

technology

into

subject

area

teaching .

Work

with

other

members

of

staff

to

determine

instructional

goals,

objectives,

and

methods

according

to

district

requirements.

Plan

and

assign

work

to

instructional

aide(s)

and

volunteer(s)

and

oversee

completion.

Conduct

ongoing

assessment

of

student

achievement

through

formal

and

informal

testing.

Assume

responsibility

for

extracurricular

activities

as

assigned.

Sponsor

outside

activities

approved

by

the

campus

principal.

Be

a

positive

role

model

for

students;

support

mission

of

school

district.

Classroom

Management

and

Organization

Create

classroom

environment

conducive

to

learning

and

appropriate

for

the

physical,

social,

and

emotional

development

of

students.

Manage

student

behavior

in

accordance

with

the

BISD

Student

Code

of

Conduct

and

student

handbook.

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Take

all

necessary

and

reasonable

precautions

to

protect

students,

equipment,

materials,

and

facilities.

Assist

in

selecting

books,

equipment,

and

other

instructional

materials.

Compile,

maintain,

and

file

all

reports,

records,

and

other

documents

required.

Maintain

accurate

student

accounting

and

grading

records

in

compliance

with

local

and

state

requirements.

Assist

in

upholding

and

implementing

administrative

regulations

and

board

policy.

Manage

and

utilize

data

effectively

for

systemic

process

and

program

analysis.

Account

for

the

accuracy

and

verification

of

all

student

program

data

and

reports.

Implement

data-driven

decision

making

for

improvement

efforts

based

on

best

practices.

Manage

and

utilize

policy

effectively

for

maintaining

systemic

processes

and

practices.

Account

for

the

verification

of

the

correct

policy

regarding

all

decisions

and

correspondence.

Implement

effective

policy-driven

decision

making

Communication

Use

effective

communication

skills

to

present

information

accurately

and

clearly.

Establish

and

maintain

a

professional

and

cordial

relationship

with

colleagues,

students,

parents,

and

community

members.

Adhere

to

local,

state,

and

federal

guidelines

regarding

confidentiality.

Establish

and

maintain

open

communication

by

conducting

conferences

with

students,

parents,

and

other

staff

members.

Respond

to

parent

phone

calls/messages

in

a

timely

manner.

Professional

Growth

and

Development

Seek

and

participate

in

professional

development

activities

to

improve

instructional

effectiveness

thereby

increasing

student

achievement.

Participate

collaboratively

with

colleagues

to

reflect

on

one's

teaching

practices.

Stay

abreast

of

developments

in

the

profession

and

display

openness

to

change

and

innovation.

Maintain

updated

record

of

all

professional

development

activities.

Keep

informed

of

and

comply

with

state,

district,

and

school

regulations

and

policies.

Attend

and

participate

in

faculty

meetings

and

serve

on

staff

committees

as

required.

Personal

Growth

and

Work

habits

Participate

as

an

effective

team

member

who

contributes

to

district,

department,

and

content

goals.

Submit

all

legal

documents

in

a

timely

manner

as

required

by

Federal,

State,

and

District.

Display

proficient

levels

of

technology

applications.

Utilize

time

wisely

for

effective

management

of

job

responsibilities.

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Meet

deadlines

to

submit

lesson

plans,

progress

reports,

grades

and

other

documents

as

required

by

the

campus/district.

Maintain

punctuality

in

daily

work

times,

appointments,

and

meetings.

Maintain

friendly

customer-service-driven

interactions

with

all

stakeholders,

students,

teachers,

administrators,

and

co-workers.

Work

cooperatively

with

co-workers

and

supervisors

to

ensure

that

the

goals

of

the

school/department

are

met.

Maintain

a

positive

and

professional

tone

in

all

communication

(i.e.

email,

written,

and

verbal).

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

Direct

the

work

of

assigned

instructional

aide(s).

Mental

Demands/Physical

Demands/Environmental

Factors:

Tools/Equipment

Used:

Personal

computer

and

peripherals;

standard

instructional

equipment;

[P.E.

teachers:

automated

external

defibrillator

(AED)]

Posture:

Prolonged

standing;

frequent

kneeling/squatting,

bending/stooping,

pushing/pulling,

and

twisting

Motion:

Frequent

walking

Lifting:

Regular

light

lifting

and

carrying

(less

than

15

pounds);

may

lift

and

move

text

books

and

classroom

equipment

Environment:

Work

inside,

may

work

outside;

regular

exposure

to

noise

Mental

Demands:

Maintain

emotional

control

under

stress;

work

prolonged

or

irregular

hours

This

document

describes

the

general

purpose

and

responsibilities

assigned

to

this

job

and

is

not

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities

and

duties

that

may

be

assigned

or

skills

that

may

be

required.

Revision

Date:

2018

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