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Marion Independent School District 5th Grade Math and Science Teacher in Marion, Iowa
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher JobID: 940
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/ Mathematics
Date Posted:
4/15/2024
Location:
Vernon Middle School
Marion IndependentSchool District Job Title: Classroom Teacher (5th Grade Mathematics & Science) Reports to: Building Principal Date Revised: July 2016 Basic Function: Prepares lesson plans aligned to Iowa Core and district-identified priority standards. Instructs students and evaluates progress through common formative and summative assessments. Provides a positive learning climate where students may seek fulfillment of their potential for growth. Promote the overall mission of the school system, and work to maximize the educational opportunities available to each student. Essential Functions:
Teach courses in mathematics to students using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content.
Gather data, evaluates, and participates in a Professional Learning Community that works together to ensure students' success.
Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing discovery and laboratory learning methods.
Demonstrate mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, calculators, computers, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
Provide opportunities when needed for individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
Design learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world and implement and use researched-based instructional strategies that motivate students and provide relevancy.
Use assessments to determine student mastery of academic standards and plan for interventions as needed.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
Evaluate each student's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills; making necessary adjustments to meet learning needs.
Maintain all required paperwork and submit assignments and reports on-time as directed by District administrators and supervisors.
Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintain required inventory records.
Communicate with students and parents, informing them of evaluation methods and practices, student progress and instructional methods that may further assist students.
Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.
Direct and monitor the activities of special education associates and classroom volunteers.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities.
Specifications/Qualifications:Education & Experience:
Bachelors Degree required
Valid Iowa Teaching License
License Endorsement:K-6 Classroom (K-8 Math preferred), 5-12 Mathematics
Mandatory Reporter: Child and Adult Dependent Abuse certification
OSHA required certificate
Background Check
Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom. The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract. The Marion Independent School District shall provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. The District shall take affirmative action as described in the annual notice. Employees shall be given notice of this policy annually. Individuals who file an application with the school district will be given consideration for employment if they meet or exceed the qualifications set by the board, administration and State Department of Education for the position for which they apply. In employing school district personnel, the board shall consider the qualifications, credentials, and records of the applicants without regard to basis of race, sex, creed, color, national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socio-economic status, or familial status. In keeping the law, the board shall consider the veteran status of applicants. Inquiries by employees or applicants for employment regarding compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action shall be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator, Marion Independent School District, 777 S. 15th Street, Marion, Iowa 52302. A signed copy of this job description should be placed in the employee’s personnel file. Signature of Supervisor:_Date: Signature of Employee: _Date:_