STL Middle School Math Teacher

St. Labre Indian School; Ashland (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available on campus

Job summary

St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana, seeks a Middle School Math Teacher to develop students' academic and social skills. Responsibilities include planning courses, monitoring student progress, and providing guidance on moral values.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching certificate. A commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church and sensitivity to Native American cultures is essential. Housing available on campus.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach moral and spiritual values to youth.
• Desire to work with elementary school-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops course study suitable for a particular grade level.
• Conducts standardized tests and monitors student performance.
• Counsels students with academic difficulties or behavioral problems.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational and management skills

Superlative interpersonal skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Sensitivity to Native American people and their cultures

Education

Bachelor's degree (B. A.)

Valid Montana Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Title

Middle School Math Teacher

Department

St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Reports To

Middle School Principal

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Grade

Certified Salary Schedule

Approved Date

07/01/2022

Summary

Teaches middle school students to develop academic, social, and motor skills by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plans and develops course study suitable for a particular grade level.
2. Develops and presents specific lesson plans using a variety of means, including lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers and the Internet.
3. Prepares assignments and tests for in‑school preparation and homework. Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student performances.
4. Conducts standardized tests in accordance with school policies and state law.
5. Maintains order in classroom, and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior.
6. Shares, with other teachers and aides, lunchroom duties and responsibility for monitoring halls and recess periods.
7. Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
8. 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 as‑needed basis.
9. Consults with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or problems of social adjustment. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning specialized interventions that appear warranted. Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
10. Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars and workshops.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly responsible for any student under the teacher's care.

Qualifications

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's degree (B. A.) from four‑year college or university; and one to three years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to teach moral and spiritual values to youth.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Strong organizational and management skills.
4. Superlative interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to maintain materials of a highly confidential nature.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public.
7. Ability to deal effectively with questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed.
8. Willingness to continue professional courses as required according to school guidelines.
9. Desire to work with elementary school‑aged children; specialized training for dealing with that age group is a definite asset.
10. Must be willing to change grade level within an elementary school setting according to varying school population from year to year.
11. Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life.
12. Commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.
13. Sensitivity to, and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures.
14. Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Montana Teaching Certificate or sufficient credits for state accreditation as an elementary school.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Housing available on the St. Labre campus for this position.