High School Math Teacher

Meskwaki Middle/High School

Tama (IA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Meskwaki Settlement School seeks a dedicated High School Math Teacher to plan and deliver engaging math instruction for Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, and general math courses. You will align lessons with district policies and adapt to each student’s cultural and educational needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with appropriate licensure and a commitment to fostering a positive classroom environment, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff and parents.

Qualifications

Must possess a bachelor’s degree and certification required by the Bureau of Indian Education and the State of Iowa.
Experience teaching high school math is preferred.
Ability to plan and organize lessons and activities to meet diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

Plan and organize learning activities with attention to individual differences and needs.
Adopt teaching strategies suited to each student’s educational needs.
Maintain classroom order in cooperation with the Principal and staff.
Create a positive, secure climate to support learning and achievement.
Report on student progress to parents/guardians regularly.
Prepare daily and yearly curricular plans and keep records of student progress.

Skills

Math instruction

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification required by BIE & State of Iowa

Job description

High School Math Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5517738

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Jan 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and organize the learning activities of the class with due regard to the individual differences and needs of the students.
Consider the individuality and culture of each student and adopt teaching strategies suited to each child’s educational needs.
Maintain, in cooperation with the Principal and colleagues, good order and discipline in the classroom and school premises, consistent with the Meskwaki Settlement School Disciplinary Policy.
Ensure a positive and secure school climate to enhance overall learning and student achievement.
Nurture the conviction that all students can learn.
Prepare daily and yearly plans of all curricular activities of the class.
Develop and maintain a daily program chart and record of students as it pertains to other classroom programs (i.e. Chapter 1, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, etc.)
Prepare and display a schedule of all curricular activities of the class.
Evaluate each child’s progress and plan instructional methods accordingly.
Maintain and keep all necessary records for each student.
Keep records of attendance of students to be reported daily.
Cooperate with colleagues and administration, in program development and teaching activities.
Initiate motivation and positive atmosphere for the utmost learning of each student.
Report regularly to the parent/guardian in regard to their child’s progress.
Administer discipline in accordance to the Board Policy of the Meskwaki Settlement School.
Attend regularly all meetings of the staff convened by the Principal.
Create and assist with extracurricular activities.
Create and assist with Cultural activities.
As needed, serve on the curriculum committee to help achieve a curriculum that is beneficial to the Meskwaki Settlement School. This will serve the intellectual, cultural, physical, social and emotional development of each student.
Provide daily supervision, guidance and work as a team with teacher associates.
Monitor student behavior and initiate corrective action required.
Take training in programs that are necessary for the well being of each child (i.e. First Aid, Blood Borne pathogens, CPR)
Will be directly responsible and under the direct supervision of the Principal.
Follow the Teacher Code of Ethics.