High School Math Teacher

Havre Public Schools; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Havre Public Schools seeks a dedicated High School Math Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves delivering standards-based instruction, planningAligned curricula for diverse learners, and assessing student progress.

Responsibilities include preparing assignments and tests, maintaining records, counseling students, and collaborating with staff to support interventions and student success.

Qualifications

• Must hold Montana teaching license and math endorsement.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information to students, parents, staff.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to manage time and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops courses according to district and state requirements.
• Prepares and presents lesson plans using varied techniques.
• Prepares assignments and tests; monitors, assists, and grades.
• Conducts standardized tests per district policy.
• Maintains classroom order; may assign extra work/detention.
• Counsels students on academics and behavior.
• Keeps academic and attendance records; reports to parents.
• Collaborates with parents and other professionals on interventions.
• Participates in faculty meetings and professional development.

Skills

Teaching license

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Stress management

Education

Montana teaching license

Mathematics endorsement

Job description

High School Math Teacher

**2026-27Salary for 1st year teacher with no experience $43,507 up to $65,450depending on education and experience**

UNIVERSAL OBLIGATIONS/EXPECTATIONS OF EACH STAFF MEMBER

• - It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will:

(1) put the safety, health and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans and develops course of study according to curriculum guidelines of District and state requirements. Actual curriculum must often be tailored for three or more levels of academic ability and previous achievement.
• Develops and presents specific lesson plans, using a variety of techniques, including lectures, projects, exhibits, field trips, audio-visual and library resources, computers, and the Internet.
• Prepares assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework. Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student performances.
• Conducts standardized tests in accordance with District policies and law.
• Maintains order in the classroom and, in conjunction with administrative staff, administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior. May prescribe extra assignments or detention in cases of student misconduct.
• Shares with other teachers and aides responsibility for monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchroom.
• Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
• Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and an as-needed basis.
• Consults with other professionals, where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug or alcohol abuse, or problems of social adjustment. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning any specialized intervention which appears warranted.
• Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
• Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Works with guidance counselor in helping student select course of study or college.
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring a student organization or activity.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
• Supervises classroom aides.

Only minimum duties are listed.Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED

A variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.The employee frequently will work irregular or extended work hours while performing the duties of this job. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck and waist; kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DEADLINE

Open until filled