Long Term Replacement Basic Skills Mathematics Teacher chez Secaucus Public Schools

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited college/university.
• New Jersey Department of Education Teacher of Mathematics Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standings (CEAS) or Certificate of Eligibility (CE)
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
• Instructs students in citizenship, basic communications skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the district.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and special abilities.
• Instructs students in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment, and materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction.
• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises out of classroom activities for students during the assigned working day, as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Identifies students' needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and staff members on the individual student's progress and development.
• Maintains basic attendance accounting and business service as required

• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines on communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

REPORTS TO:          Principal