Teacher - Mathematics

APPLING MIDDLE SCHOOL; Macon (GA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package including health insurance

Personal and sick leave

Membership in Teachers’ Retirement System

Job summary

A school district in Georgia is seeking a Mathematics Teacher to develop and provide engaging learning experiences for students. This role involves assessing and encouraging student progress, managing classroom environments, and effectively communicating with parents and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in education and preferred certification in Middle School Mathematics, ensuring a conducive atmosphere for intellectual and emotional student development.

Qualifications

• Certification in Middle School Mathematics is preferred.
• Ability to obtain clearance certificate from GaPSC.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students.
• Teaches at an appropriate instructional level.
• Promotes student engagement and monitors progress.
• Communicates effectively with all stakeholders in the virtual platform.

Skills

Knowledge of student growth and development

Proficiency in reading and interpreting documents

Ability to prepare and communicate effectively

Skill in computing and interpreting data

Proficiency in PC operations and software

Capacity to adapt instructional strategies

Strong physical capability to manage classroom

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college

Job description

Teacher - Mathematics

Bibb County Public Schools, APPLING Middle School – Macon, Georgia. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

• Job ID: 4970235
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 04, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 24, 2025

Job Description

Certification in Middle School Mathematics is preferred; however, Bibb County is a Strategic Waiver District. Alternative Certification routes are available to individuals with a degree from an accredited institution.

Job Summary

This position plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students and creates an atmosphere conducive to intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development, ensuring achievement and performance for every child.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides Instruction
  • Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
  • Develops content
  • Builds for transfer
• Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
  • Promotes student engagement
  • Monitors student progress
  • Responds to adequate and inadequate student progress
  • Supports students
• Manages the Learning Environment
  • Uses time efficiently
  • Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
  • Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom

Virtual Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with all stakeholders in the virtual platform in written and oral form, using positive interpersonal skills
• Uses a variety of programs and software applications to complete instructional and administrative tasks
• Participates in professional learning to enhance ability to provide engaging online instruction; participates in required professional learning leading to a virtual teaching endorsement
• Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure timely completion of coursework

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies when working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
• Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies
• Facilitates home‑school communication by holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Maintains confidentiality of students and students’ records
• Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
• Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
• Conducts assigned classes at the scheduled times
• Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
• Is punctual
• Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
• Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
• Complies with conditions as stated in the contract of employment
• Models correct use of language, oral and written; demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content; implements designated curriculum; maintains lesson plans; assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
• Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order; takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities; assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content‑area competitions, after‑hours activities, etc.)
• Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, other supporting staff, and volunteers; provides input to the administrative staff on the performance of these individuals
• Performs other duties as required by the District, the school, or student need

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of student growth and development
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting documents related to safety, technology, and educational procedures
• Ability to prepare and communicate effectively through written reports, lesson plans, and correspondence
• Skill in computing and interpreting data, including rate, ratio, and percent calculations
• Proficiency in PC operations and software applications, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
• Capability to serve as a liaison with various professionals and effectively collaborate with parents and guardians
• Capacity to adapt instructional strategies and provide accommodations to meet individual student needs
• Strong physical capability to manage classroom and student needs, including potential crisis intervention situations

Certification, License and Special Requirements

• Ability to obtain clearance certificate from GaPSC

Salary/Terms/Benefits

• 190‑day work year
• Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the adopted salary schedule and position supplement(s)
• Excellent benefits package (including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in Teachers’ Retirement System

Application Requirements

• Complete an online application
• Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters relevant to this position
• Submit a resume and cover letter
• Incomplete applications may not be considered

Consideration and Interviews

Consideration and interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications and resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.

Contact Information

• Bibb County School District
• Human Resources Department
• 484 Mulberry Street, Suite 501
• Macon, Georgia 31216
• Phone: 478‑765‑8560