Upper School Math (Alg. I / Geometry) Teacher

Essential Functions

• Attendance and punctuality are essential including, but not limited to, daily interaction with students and colleagues.
• Adhere to all school and division policies and procedures..
• Provide an effective learning environment and clear classroom structure which adheres to all classroom structure and management guidelines.
• Utilize effective instructional skills based on analysis of diagnostic testing and incorporating appropriate modifications and accommodations.
• Plan lessons and materials to implement curriculum as outlined in the curriculum guide and support new curricular programs.
• Maintain accurate records and complete all reports thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Communicate with students in a professional, calm, and supportive manner and serve as a student advocate.
• Work as an effective team member with other faculty, new teachers, and non-teaching staff.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and communication skills with parents and colleagues in a supportive and positive manner.
• Communicate regularly with parents; respond to phone calls or emails within 24 hours.
• Attend curriculum and staff meetings.
• Attend parent conferences at least three times a year and other times at the request of the parent or the school administration.
• Complete the required professional development hours annually by attending staff development, in-service programs, and other training that will impact student learning and/or lead to an advanced degree.
• Physically manage class in emergency situations including fire drills, weather drills, and lockdown drills.
• Accompany students to various places in and out of the building, to include, but not limited to lunch, library, special classes, gymnasium, playground and other outdoor areas.
• Ensure safe transitions to designated areas for all school related safety drills.
• Provide supervision in various duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, carpool, recess, lunch, and other duties as requested.
• Support the mission of the Shelton School by promoting the school in a positive manner and facilitating a sense of Shelton community.
• Fulfill other professional responsibilities as assigned.
• Adhere to advisory guidelines and procedures if assigned.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Physical Requirements

☒ Seeing ☒ Ability to Move Distances Within and Between Buildings ☒ Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber) ☒ Lifting (10 Pounds) ☒ Hearing/Listening ☒ Pushing/Pulling ☒ Carrying (10 Pounds) ☒ Clear Speech ☒ Touching (Dexterity, Hand & Finger)

Mental/Reasoning Requirements

☐ Reading - Simple ☒ Writing- Complex ☒ Analysis/Comprehension ☒ Reading - Complex ☒ Clerical ☒ Judgment/Decision Making ☐ Writing - Simple ☒ Basic Math Skills

Work Environment: ☒ Works Alone ☒ Works with Others ☒ Verbal Contact w/Others ☒ Face-to-Face Contact ☒ Inside ☒ Outside ☒ Noise

Disclaimer

The above are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the incumbent to perform the essential functions. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified