6-12 Math Teacher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Teacher will plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal: Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials to facilitate active learning. Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established policies and procedures. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the policies and disciplinary systems of Alcona Community Schools. Provide appropriate feedback on work. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations. Prepare required reports on students and activities Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs. Establish and communicate clear learning objectives for all learning activities. Prepare the classroom for classroom activities Make available district provided learning materials and resources for use in educational activities Observe and evaluate student's work performance and development Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments. Manage student behavior during transition times and before and after school as assigned. Actively participate in a variety of district meetings including those that are mandatory. Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails Participate in appropriate professional activities Provide supervision of students, as designated and assigned. Act in a professional supervisory capacity when interacting with or observing students and student behavior. Other duties as assigned Education and/or

Work Experience Requirements:

Required Education :

Valid MI Teaching Certificate Per MDE Requirements for Placement Must meet No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Standards for position.

Preferred Experience:

3 years' experience as a certified teacher in

Michigan Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein 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. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program. Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology. Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school, district, and state. Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Physical Requirements:

The following list provides an overview of the key physical requirements of this position. Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.

Talking:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing:

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.

Sedentary work:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

District Notice Requirements:

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

ALCONA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In compliance with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Alcona Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. The Board of Education of the Alcona Community Schools, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activity, and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in its education program or activity extends to admission and employment. The District's Title IX Coordinator(s) are: Mr. Tim Lee Dr. Mary Morris leet@alconaschools.net morrism@alconaschools.net Any inquiries about the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator(s), the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both