Teacher: BVMS 7th Grade Math

BRANDON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-2; Brandon, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandon Valley School District 49-2 in Brandon, SD seeks a qualified 7th grade math teacher to provide engaging instruction and build a positive classroom culture at BVMS.

The position requires a valid teaching certificate and a degree with a major in mathematics or a related field; alternatives may be considered by the Board. This full-time assignment follows the negotiated agreement, with the district establishing the work year and compensation.

Qualifications

• Teacher’s certificate and appropriate degree required.
• Degree area must be mathematics or related field; alternatives may be considered by the Board.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes as scheduled.
• Plans a program of study meeting students' needs and abilities.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Prepares for classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for each lesson.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and media.
• Aims to implement the district’s philosophy of education and objectives.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports as required.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities and seeks district specialist assistance as needed.
• Maintains safety for students, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Supports administration in enforcing policies and rules for student life and conduct.
• Availablility to students and parents outside instructional days when required.
• Plans and supervises educational assistants and volunteers; collaborates with department heads.
• Maintains professional competence and participates in staff activities.
• Attends staff meetings and may serve on committees.
• Supervises extracurricular activities as assigned.

Skills

Classroom Instruction

Curriculum Planning

Student Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Math or related field

Job description

Teacher: BVMS 7th Grade Math

Job Description

TITLE: TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Teacher’s certificate
2. Required degree(s) and area of major study for qualification #1.
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: The assigned building principal or supervisory personnel

SUPERVISES: Education Assistants as assigned by Principal or Special Services Director

Performance Responsibilities

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each of the students.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
4. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and – in harmony with the goals – establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
9. Assesses the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom discipline in a fair and just manner.
14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational assistant(s)and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
18. Supervises extracurricular activities as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Contract as per Negotiated Agreement with the BVEA.

Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of classroom teachers and other teaching specialists. (AFC-E)