Math Instructor at Greater Lawrence Technical School

Reporting to the Assistant Principal of Math and Science.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

*Teaches district-approved curriculum: prepares lesson plans accordingly.
*Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
*Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
*Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
*Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
*Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in alignment with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
*Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
* Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
*Any other relative teaching duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students and oversees paraprofessionals for instructional purposes.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

A master's degree in the instructional area.

At least 5 years of experience is preferred. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid DESE Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Math.

SKILLS AND ABILITY: (If applicable to instructional area.)

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, parents, teachers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS (if applicable to the assigned area): Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Must possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; ability to work effectively with all staff at all levels of the school district; skills in oral and written communication is required.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example, school supplies and books.

*Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

*The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.