BELLMAWR SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Mathematics Middle School Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid New Jersey Teaching Certification- Middle School with Subject Matter Specialization: Mathematics in Grades 5 – 8 (1102) and/or Teacher of Mathematics (1900) CE, CEAS or Standard Certification.
- Demonstrates strong skills in the areas of evidence-based instructional strategies and tiered Interventions.
- Strong knowledge of New Jersey Learning Standards (NJSLS) and Standards of Mathematical Practices.
- Experience with integrating Restorative Practices and PBSIS.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Pass a physical examination in accordance with statue and board policy.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
POSITION GOALS:
A mathematics teacher is an individual who is well versed in mathematics content and pedagogy and who works directly with students to improve student learning of mathematics.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborates well with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment, and instructional strategies.
Promotes the use of multiple methods in solving problems, identifying more efficient strategies, and generalizing principles to a broad variety of applications.
Encourages collaborative teamwork in the classroom, teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, justify their reasoning and to consider multiple perspectives when solving problems.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all constituents.
Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity.
Participation in collaborative grade level meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement.
Assists grade level teams in setting goals for improved instruction and RTI implementation.
Meets regularly with the principal to review benchmarks and established data points to assess student progress towards established instructional goals.
Prepare forms, records, and reports as directed.
Attends PLC meetings and professional training as directed.
Performs other duties which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certifications as may be assigned by administration under authority of the board of education.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten months per year
Salary to be determined by the Board of Education negotiation process. The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and provisions of the board's policy on the evaluation of certified staff.
APPROVED:
Board of Education Date: April 2022