Math Teacher Job Description
Math teacher
provides students with learning experiences requiring them to demonstrate comprehension of concepts and the ability to use technological resources in developing solutions to problems.
Math Teacher Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective math teacher job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included math teacher job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Performs other duties as assigned to insure the success of the school-wide professional development program and increased student achievement
Perform other adjunct duties as assigned by supervisor
Perform additional duties and activities as assigned by supervisor
Motivates students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process, including but not limited to, class discussions, demonstrations, outside assignments, research, enrichment activities
Bachelor’s degree in the field of study in which the Instructor is teaching from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education
Possess excellent interpersonal, influencing and collaboration skills
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints in writing
Proactively and proficiently able to diagnose problems and identify solutions
Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high level, quality work and output
Supervise, interact with and motivate students during instruction hour while they work with equipment and materials
Math Teacher Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Math Teacher
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: MSDE, MA
Education for Math Teacher
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the math teacher job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Education, Health Professions, Technology, Health Science, Teaching, Mathematics, Math, Department of Education, Science, Arts
Skills for Math Teacher
Desired skills for math teacher include:
Curriculum and instruction
Evaluation and feedback techniques
Learning theory
Reinforcement
Duties
No previous experience
Procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little
Various routine tasks
Content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking
State content standards and ability to align those with the K12 curriculum
Desired experience for math teacher includes:
Reward students for completed assignments
Evaluate and document student progress
Communicate student needs to the center manager
Inspire Students
Develop rapport with students and establishes a fun learning environment
Must own a computer with high speed Internet access and possess the Microsoft Office suite of applications
Math Teacher Examples
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Math Teacher Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of math teacher. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for math teacher
- Interact in a cooperative and professional manner with students, parents, and school personnel
- Work cooperatively with all school personnel, parents, and Kelly team members
- Comply with Board of Education policies and administrative regulations
- Conduct assigned classes at the scheduled times
- Electronic paystubs
- Group medical plans
- Free training
- Assignment flexibility
- Instruct students through lectures, discussions, visual aids, and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension
- Implements Behavioral Intervention Plans and Functional Behavioral Assessments for all students, both disabled and non-disabled
Qualifications for math teacher
- Valid Secondary Math teacher certification in Ohio that remains active throughout employment
- Dual certification or certification in multiple states a plus
- Valid Math or Chemistry teacher certification in Texas
- Valid Math teacher certification in Oregon
- Valid Math teacher certification in Minnesota that remains active throughout employment
- Self-motivated and high energy and initiative
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Math Teacher Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a math teacher. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for math teacher
- Collaborate with the Math department to plan lessons, create/update lesson plans, save all updates and creations to the City on a Hill server
- Works with small groups in an inclusion setting for math instruction
- Works with small groups in an inclusion setting for reading/math instruction
- Instructional delivery of secondary math subjects according to approved curriculum and Common Core Strands
- Monitor student learning behavior and adjust delivery of instruction and/or learning activities accordingly
- Utilize Teacher techniques for diagnostic and general check for learning by verbal responses written means
- Create a classroom atmosphere, which encourages positive student behavior through comprehensive use of the Behavior Management Program and adaptive classroom behavior management
- Consistently use a variety of behavior management techniques to promote a smooth functioning classroom
- Prepare math IEP goals in MOIEP and SEDS for each high school student in rotation, plan, review and update each individual student’s progress towards IEP goals each quarter
- Act as a consultant providing direction and assistance to staff who work with the student
Qualifications for math teacher
- Additional endorsement to augment major certification area
- Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary Math in Minnesota (appropriate to grade level and content area responsibilities)
- Temple worthiness
- Bachelor’s degree in Math or related course, highly preferred
- MATHEMATICS TEACHER- JOB SUMMARY & PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
- Possession of a valid preliminary or clear single subject teaching credential in mathematics preferred
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of math teacher. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for math teacher
- Participate as an active member of school committees
- Establish and maintain supportive working relationships within both the agency/school and the broader community services network
- Provide appropriate representation of the agency/school and its services within the community
- Actively participate in staff meetings and training opportunities provided by the Agency
- Provide students with direction, instruction, and assistance to bring their math skills up to the level required to be successful at work and at home
- Develop and prepare lessons in accordance with approved curriculum guidelines to best fit students with a variety of skill levels and learning styles
- Utilize workplace language and behavior expectations in the classroom
- Maintain accurate and timely attendance and accountability records, progress assessments, and other required documentation
- Plans curriculum and prepares lesson/plans and other instructional materials to meet individual need of students, considering state and school requirements, physical, emotional, and education levels of development
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional techniques by using a wide variety of materials and mediums of delivery and avoiding overuse of any one medium
Qualifications for math teacher
- Math teachers should have experience with inquiry-based teaching styles
- Must be able to attend pre-session training day and professional development sessions
- Rated “highly effective” on school evaluations
- If a high school teacher, experience with ACT/SAT preparation facilitation preferred
- CAST rating of Effective or higher
- Knowledge of Mathematics Florida Standards for appropriate grade levels (unpacks standards and understands use of Item Specifications and Achievement Level Descriptions)
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a math teacher. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for math teacher
- Manages the classroom to maintain a safe, secure, and effective learning environment by providing a high degree of structure, clear, expectations, and stability
- Effectively communicate with students and parents regarding assignments, grading and projects
- Input grades in a timely manner into Blackbaud
- Proficient use of tablet technology in the classroom
- Engage students in skills, content and conduct meaningful class discussions
- Assess students’ knowledge fairly and accurately
- Attend all faculty/staff meetings and other meetings as scheduled
- Facilitating synchronous whole group and/or half group sessions that cultivate community and norm-setting and that orient students to and transition them between math activities
- Monitoring and/or facilitating synchronous small group student-led sessions that support student mathematical stretch, problem-solving, and independence
- Providing one-on-one math tutoring for students who require additional support
Qualifications for math teacher
- Knowledge of Mathematics Assessments
- Working knowledge of professional development methodologies using a variety of training protocols
- Strong professional development module development and delivery skills
- Ability to create effective and detailed lesson plans/lesson activities to support grade level content using state resources, district (including print and technology) resources and other researched based resources
- Ability to research/study newly researched approaches to mathematics instruction
- Ability to identify content gaps in student understanding and work with teachers to address gaps in instructional delivery
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Math Teacher Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of math teacher. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for math teacher
- Have Bachelors Degree in Education
- Have Experience with adolescents ages 12 – 18
- Have the ability to remain flexible to accommodate changes in the work schedule
- Possess the ability to identify socially appropriate behaviors
- With supervisor, plan academic programming and scheduling (curriculum planning)
- Attends in-service, teacher meetings and staff meetings as requested by supervisor or required by the program
- Provides a consistent approach to students and an appropriate classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning
- Adherence and participation in the safety program
- Adheres to Sequel TSI policy and practice concerning issues of creation, editing, transmission, storage and disposition of all Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Sign on bonus will be paid quarterly
Qualifications for math teacher
- Strong working knowledge of district approved instructional materials for mathematics instruction and intervention
- Strong working knowledge of foundational mathematics assessments including FAIR, district mathematics Interim Benchmarks, and other national norm referenced mathematics assessments
- Strong working knowledge of second language acquisition and oral language development
- Strong working knowledge of tools and district applications used to access student data
- Thorough knowledge of the NGSS and CCSS Mathematics Foundational Standards
- Working knowledge of multiple literacy assessment tools and diagnostic procedures