Middle School Math Teacher

Responsible for preparing area specific curriculum and providing instruction to students, engaging them in the learning process and fostering a positive, respectful relationship with students, parents and co-workers. HCES faculty will follow and promote the school’s mission, vision and philosophy and “…endeavor to help our students discover their talents and abilities, while encouraging them to develop a personal relationship with God. We strive to instill habits and attitudes conducive to academic achievement, responsible behavior, positive nurturing relationships, respect for others and maturity. We pledge to maintain a high scholastic standard and to equip our students with intellectual curiosity and confidence enabling them to achieve their maximum potential. Specific job duties are to:

• Demonstrate a consistent sense of enthusiasm and passion that inspires children to want to learn.
• Continually strive to foster new and innovative ideas to help grow the program beyond the required expectations.
• Continue to challenge yourself to be the consummate learner in your field.
• Develop and implement lesson plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual student differences.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by FCIS, FDOE, Board policies and administrative regulations or other accrediting agencies.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results for instructional activities.
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Cooperate with other members of staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives and methods according to school requirements.
• Plan and oversee purposeful assignments of teacher assistant(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology in the teaching/learning process.
• Communicate regularly with parents about the progress of their child(ren) through newsletters, emails, webpage.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular or co-curricular activities as assigned or approved by the school.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom and administer discipline according to school and board policies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Assist in selection of instructional materials.
• Prepare substitute lesson and emergency plans.