What are the responsibilities and job description for the 6th Grade Math Teacher position at Ames CSD?
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Ames Middle School is seeking an 6th Grade Math Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Ames Community School District is to ensure that all learners develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and personal esteem necessary to grow in and shape a changing society.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=724
All employees of the Ames Community School District must pass a background check. ACSD is an E-Verify employer.
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Ames Middle School is seeking an 6th Grade Math Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Ames Community School District is to ensure that all learners develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and personal esteem necessary to grow in and shape a changing society.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
- Exhibits a comprehensive understanding of the content, discipline, and related pedagogy as demonstrated through the quality of the design and facilitation of lessons and the ability to align instruction with Iowa Core Mathematics Standards, including an emphasis on incorporating the mathematical practices into the instructional process.
- Prioritizes educational equity and improvement for all students, emphasizing practices to produce equitable outcomes and opportunities for all students.
- Develops and implements timely lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show evidence of preparation as required. Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations and/or modifications that differentiate for individual student needs.
- Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect the understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques, integrates and actively uses technology and media consistent with the needs of the individual student.
- Works to ensure high levels of learning, social-emotional development, and achievement outcomes for all students, taking into consideration each student's educational and developmental background and focusing on each student's needs.
- Reviews and analyzes multiple sources of data incorporating both formative and summative assessment to measure and assesses student growth aligned to instructional goals and course objectives and to adjust instructional strategies and content delivery as needed.
- Interacts in respectful ways with students at all times, maintaining a physically and emotionally safe, supportive learning environment that is characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear expectations for all student behavior, and organization that maximizes student learning.
- Assists in selecting resources, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation, in alignment with state standards in the assigned subject areas.
- Works to establish and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and the behavioral progress of all assigned students.
- Holds oneself to the highest standard for individual development, pursues leadership opportunities, collaborates with other educational professionals, communicates regularly with stakeholders, maintains professional relationships, complies with all campus and school district policies, and conducts yourself ethically and with integrity.
- Establishes, maintains and applies personal and professional growth through the use of technological resources and a variety of methods, such as independent research, learning new technological applications and attending district professional development opportunities aligned to campus and District goals.
- Creates a sense of belonging and a welcoming environment for all students and staff.
- Attends work on a consistent and punctual basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Valid Iowa teaching license, K-5 or 5-12 Mathematics or Algebra required.
- Demonstrated competency in the subject area(s) assigned.
- Ability to pass a background check required.
- Effective problem-solving techniques in dealing with concerns or issues.
- Ability to work effectively as member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Collaborative team player with a growth mindset.
- Observation of all District policies and procedures.
- Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds.
- Frequent standing.
- Occasional bending, squatting, or sitting.
Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=724
All employees of the Ames Community School District must pass a background check. ACSD is an E-Verify employer.
To learn more about the Ames Community School District, visit our websites:
- District Website
- YouTube
- Amazing Magazine
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