Middle School Math Teacher (starting 2nd Semester 25-26 School Year) at Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7

Minimum Qualifications: Appropriate Illinois Licensure Multiple certifications preferred Superior work habits and ethics Excellent communications skills (written & verbal) Ability to work well with students faculty and parents Ability to perform duties as outlinedResponsibilities:A. INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESSCommunicates expectations for high levels of learning by studentsAssess students knowledge and skillsSpecifies lesson purposes and learning objectivesProvides learning tasks of appropriate difficulty level for the studentsRelates new content to previously presented material and to students prior knowledgeTeaches clearly audibly precisely and fluently while keeping to the topicInstructs with a variety of methods: lecture modeling demonstrating experimenting role playing elicitingTeaches accurate principles concepts rationale and applications as well as specific contentProvides students with prompt feedback on their learning performance and progressRequires students to recall explain compare contrast and evaluate informationProvides students with prompt and appropriate feedback on their learning performance and progressRe-teaches as necessarySummarizes the main points of the lesson brings closure and explains what will be taught nextEncourages student input for improvement of instructionB. ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT SKILLSEstablishes procedures for routine classroom management matters communicates those procedures to students and elicits feedback from students regarding their understanding of those proceduresCompletes lesson plans in accordance with the EEA collective bargaining agreement Article III Section I and Board Policy No. 403Distributes materials and supplies necessary for an instructional lesson in a timely mannerStarts students on tasks quickly and assures efficient transitions between activitiesMaintains a high level of time-on-task for all studentsMonitors student behavior continuously encouraging appropriate behavior and addresses inappropriate behaviorC. PERSONAL QUALITIESInteracts with students in a mutually respectful mannerExpresses verbal enthusiasm for the lesson and student participationPraises students for learning accomplishments on-task behaviors and appropriate conductGives all students opportunities to ask questions contribute and otherwise participate in class activitiesD. PROFESSIONAL DEMEANORTeaches the approved curriculum of the districtMaintains punctuality and regular attendanceCompletes reports and records accurately and promptlyMaintains appropriate communications with colleagues for planning and teachingMaintains accurate and helpful communication with students and parentsTakes steps toward self-improvementCarries out other duties as assigned by supervisorsContingent Upon: Board Approval Key Skills Integration,Advocacy,Animation,Back Office Support,Bid Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1