Dynamic Math Teacher for Grades 7-12

Wharton Independent School District; Wharton (TX); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wharton Independent School District is seeking a Mathematics Teacher (Grades 7-12) for Wharton Junior High. This role focuses on developing students' mathematical skills and applying real-world problem solving under the supervision of the principal.

The teacher will design lessons, assess student progress, and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs. Collaboration with staff, ongoing professional development, and effective parent communication are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• State Certification as Mathematics Education Teacher.
• Masters degree preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develops and administers mathematics curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in mathematics, including concepts such as real and imaginary numbers, formulas, calculations and geometry, and promotes creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of mathematics to everyday existence and problem-solving.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Conocimientos

Differentiated instruction

Communication with students andparents

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Professional growth

Collaboration with staff

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

State Certification as Mathematics Education Teacher

Descripción del empleo

Wharton Independent School District is seeking a Mathematics Teacher (Grades 7-12) for Wharton Junior High. This role focuses on developing students' mathematical skills and applying real-world problem solving under the supervision of the principal.

The teacher will design lessons, assess student progress, and adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs. Collaboration with staff, ongoing professional development, and effective parent communication are essential.