Certified: Math Teacher (High School)
Waterbury Public Schools, Waterbury, CT, United States
Reports to: Principal or other administrative official of a higher grade.
Job Classification Title
Math Teacher (High School)
Department
Teaching and Learning
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Part I – Summary of Classification
This class is accountable for facilitating learning, academic achievement and personal development by providing instruction to students. It also develops and implements curriculum and lesson plans, utilizes technology to facilitate learning, and demonstrates an understanding of the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population.
Part II – Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
Special Requirements
Background investigation may be conducted prior to appointment.
Employment conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) for Grades 7-12 (029).
Incumbent may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible.
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies.
Knowledge of child development.
Knowledge of classroom management techniques.
Knowledge of instructional technologies.
Knowledge of learner outcomes.
Knowledge of learning theory, students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences.
Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI).
Some knowledge of community resources.
Excellent listening skills.
Skill in classroom management and organization.
Skill in classroom presentation.
Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions.
Skill in maintaining and developing reports.
Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
Ability to apply the principles of PBIS and SRBI.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to evaluate student performance and present evaluations that foster higher achievement.
Ability to multi-task and be flexible.
Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school goals, and the objectives, needs and abilities of students.
Ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects.
Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology.
Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Part III – Position Supervises
May direct the work of paraprofessionals.
Part IV – Essential Functions
Advises, assists, and supervises students with internships, volunteering, and community service projects, securing training stations and employment, and overseeing District, State, and national competitions.
Evaluates student performance through examinations, homework assignments, and other methods, promoting student achievement, maintaining required student records, submitting required reports, including report cards, assessing students’ academic, behavioral and vocational needs, determining mastery of subjects, and facilitating District-wide testing.
Implements the goals, objectives and standards of the District, school, and specific program or department following a prescribed course of study, developing, adapting, and updating curriculum, and developing and implementing lesson plans.
Maintains contact and communications with parents, schedules and holds parent conferences, and collaborates with county workers, recruiting students into classes and specialized programs, enrolling students, and maintaining classroom databases.
Participates in staff development and professional growth activities, maintains current teacher certifications, and mentors new teachers.
Performs classroom management duties, enforces school rules governing conduct of students, takes appropriate disciplinary action, ensures safety of students, and maintains an appropriate classroom-learning environment.
Performs other related duties such as enforcing District and school guidelines regarding health and hygienic conditions and practices, coordinating co-curricular and extracurricular activities, participating in bus, lunch, and playground duty assignments, attending and participating in school planning and staff meetings, serving on various school committees, monitoring classroom and student budgets and accounts, providing information for grant‑writing processes, and developing, organizing and implementing students’ performances, presentations and exhibits.
Provides instruction in the core and age‑appropriate curriculum, assessing initial knowledge or skills, using instructional resources and technologies, including computer technology, developing and implementing instructional activities, developing and adapting instructional materials, ordering instructional supplies, collaborating with other teachers and staff, providing remediation when necessary, revising methodology to accommodate students, maintaining instructional equipment, and team teaching when appropriate.
Regarding special needs students, and in conjunction with special education teachers, determines the least restrictive environment, assists with completion of due process reports and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), coordinating mainstreaming of special needs students. Participates in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) and/or Central Planning and Placement Team (CPPT).
Performs related duties as requested.
Part V – Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements
Employees must have adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity, and maintain fitness required to perform the job; a physical examination may be required.
Physical Demands
Depth perception, standing, color distinction, walking, peripheral vision, sitting, driving, lifting, carrying, pushing, light work, pulling, medium work, climbing, heavy work, balancing, stooping, extreme noise or vibration, handling, exposure to chemicals and gases, talking, exposure to unpleasant odors, hearing, exposure to bodily fluids, repetitive motion, handling dampness, hand‑eye‑foot coordination, confinement to small areas, visual acuity, mechanical hazards, physical danger or abuse.
Environmental Conditions
Kn kneeling, cold (≤ 50°F), crouching, heat (≥ 90°F), crawling, temperature changes, reaching, wetness, humidity, grasping, exposure to chemicals, exposure to gases, exposure to fumes, exposure to gases and fumes, exposure to bodily fluids, repetitive motion, exposure to dampness, confinement, visual acuity, mechanical hazards.
Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.
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Job Classification Title
Math Teacher (High School)
Department
Teaching and Learning
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Part I – Summary of Classification
This class is accountable for facilitating learning, academic achievement and personal development by providing instruction to students. It also develops and implements curriculum and lesson plans, utilizes technology to facilitate learning, and demonstrates an understanding of the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population.
Part II – Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
Special Requirements
Background investigation may be conducted prior to appointment.
Employment conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) for Grades 7-12 (029).
Incumbent may be required to possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle operator’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible.
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies.
Knowledge of child development.
Knowledge of classroom management techniques.
Knowledge of instructional technologies.
Knowledge of learner outcomes.
Knowledge of learning theory, students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective, and theories of multiple intelligences.
Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based Interventions (SRBI).
Some knowledge of community resources.
Excellent listening skills.
Skill in classroom management and organization.
Skill in classroom presentation.
Skill in human relations, mediation, conflict management and interpersonal interactions.
Skill in maintaining and developing reports.
Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
Ability to apply the principles of PBIS and SRBI.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to evaluate student performance and present evaluations that foster higher achievement.
Ability to multi-task and be flexible.
Ability to plan and implement lesson plans based upon District and school goals, and the objectives, needs and abilities of students.
Ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects.
Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology.
Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Part III – Position Supervises
May direct the work of paraprofessionals.
Part IV – Essential Functions
Advises, assists, and supervises students with internships, volunteering, and community service projects, securing training stations and employment, and overseeing District, State, and national competitions.
Evaluates student performance through examinations, homework assignments, and other methods, promoting student achievement, maintaining required student records, submitting required reports, including report cards, assessing students’ academic, behavioral and vocational needs, determining mastery of subjects, and facilitating District-wide testing.
Implements the goals, objectives and standards of the District, school, and specific program or department following a prescribed course of study, developing, adapting, and updating curriculum, and developing and implementing lesson plans.
Maintains contact and communications with parents, schedules and holds parent conferences, and collaborates with county workers, recruiting students into classes and specialized programs, enrolling students, and maintaining classroom databases.
Participates in staff development and professional growth activities, maintains current teacher certifications, and mentors new teachers.
Performs classroom management duties, enforces school rules governing conduct of students, takes appropriate disciplinary action, ensures safety of students, and maintains an appropriate classroom-learning environment.
Performs other related duties such as enforcing District and school guidelines regarding health and hygienic conditions and practices, coordinating co-curricular and extracurricular activities, participating in bus, lunch, and playground duty assignments, attending and participating in school planning and staff meetings, serving on various school committees, monitoring classroom and student budgets and accounts, providing information for grant‑writing processes, and developing, organizing and implementing students’ performances, presentations and exhibits.
Provides instruction in the core and age‑appropriate curriculum, assessing initial knowledge or skills, using instructional resources and technologies, including computer technology, developing and implementing instructional activities, developing and adapting instructional materials, ordering instructional supplies, collaborating with other teachers and staff, providing remediation when necessary, revising methodology to accommodate students, maintaining instructional equipment, and team teaching when appropriate.
Regarding special needs students, and in conjunction with special education teachers, determines the least restrictive environment, assists with completion of due process reports and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), coordinating mainstreaming of special needs students. Participates in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) and/or Central Planning and Placement Team (CPPT).
Performs related duties as requested.
Part V – Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements
Employees must have adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity, and maintain fitness required to perform the job; a physical examination may be required.
Physical Demands
Depth perception, standing, color distinction, walking, peripheral vision, sitting, driving, lifting, carrying, pushing, light work, pulling, medium work, climbing, heavy work, balancing, stooping, extreme noise or vibration, handling, exposure to chemicals and gases, talking, exposure to unpleasant odors, hearing, exposure to bodily fluids, repetitive motion, handling dampness, hand‑eye‑foot coordination, confinement to small areas, visual acuity, mechanical hazards, physical danger or abuse.
Environmental Conditions
Kn kneeling, cold (≤ 50°F), crouching, heat (≥ 90°F), crawling, temperature changes, reaching, wetness, humidity, grasping, exposure to chemicals, exposure to gases, exposure to fumes, exposure to gases and fumes, exposure to bodily fluids, repetitive motion, exposure to dampness, confinement, visual acuity, mechanical hazards.
Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.
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