2026-27 Math Teacher

NATURE OF POSITION

• The Middle/High School Teacher will instruct students in assigned subject areas, develop methods and techniques, evaluate students’ progress, and maintain an effective instructional area.

• The Middle/High School Teacher will work with department chairmen, advisory committees, various coordinators, and other service personnel in finishing current and applicable programs and services to each student.

• The Middle/High School Teacher shall assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, developing reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

• The Middle/High School Teacher is responsible to the building principal.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Develop and prepare lesson plans for class and individual instruction.

• Consider available equipment and materials, student records and resource personnel, and other relevant facts in an effort to develop a variety of appropriate and effective teaching methods and techniques to facilitate the students’ learning process.

• Prepare for and instruct assigned classes, altering class and individual presentations as necessary to adjust for individual and class level differences.

• Maintain discipline and enforce rules of conduct and behavior in accordance with school policies, rules, and regulations.

• Attend faculty, student, professional, advisory committee, and other related meetings.

• Prepare and maintain student and school records, reports, and inventories.

• Evaluate student progress in accordance with established objectives by grading subject matter and test on a periodic and continuing basis.

• Contribute supervision, knowledge, and skill in a variety of school activities such as after-school activities and community programs, taking tickets at school sporting, theatrical, and music events, chaperoning school dances and related extra-curricular tasks.

• Work to improve his/her knowledge of subject area and development of teaching techniques.

• Help in a cooperative effort to determine equipment and supplies needed for the curriculum program.

• Utilize a variety of teaching methods, techniques, strategies, and aides in the best interest of his students.

• Maintain an attractive and stimulating teaching station.

• Perform all particular duties that are unique to the subject area assigned.

• Perform other related duties and activities as assigned.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in education with an endorsement in appropriate subject matter as set by Montana state certification authorities.

• Have specialized preparation emphasizing respective curriculum area.

• Have the ability to cooperate and work well with the students and other staff members.

• Be willing to assume responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate a genuine understanding and empathy for children.
• Be committed to the total school program.