Math Teacher – Summer Position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: *Knowledge of the core curriculum area for Mathematics and Minnesota standards *Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities. *Knowledge of multicultural, gender, and disability fair curriculum concepts. *Strong skills in classroom presentation. *Strong interpersonal skills to work with students, parents, colleagues, and community members from diverse backgrounds. *Excellent organizational skills. *Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. *Ability to function as a member of a professional learning community. *Ability to evaluate student data and modify instruction accordingly. *Ability to bring a bilingual and bicultural approach to classroom learning. Responsibilities: *Monitor and assess student work and give routine feedback on progress. *Establish rubrics for academic expectations. *Communicate often with students and their families on academic progress. *Perform other duties as assigned

*Instruct students about global and national social issues. *Help students understand the geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors that influence the development of world regions. *Lecture on the operation of political and economic systems. *Teaches courses in social studies, history, geography, American government, political science, or humanities to secondary pupils, utilizing core curriculum and other appropriate learning activities approved by the Board of Education. *Create instructional resources for use in the classroom. *Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities. *Create positive educational climate for students to learn in. *Meet course and school-wide student performance goals. *Participate in ongoing training sessions. *Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year. *Maintain grade books. *Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed. *Write grant proposals to gain funding for further research. *Create projects designed to enhance lectures. *Read and stay abreast of current topics in education. *Create lesson plans. *Utilize various curriculum resources. *Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans. *Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served. *Develop incentives to keep participants in class. *Utilize public library resources. *Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met. *Tutor students on an individual basis. *Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. *Prepare and distribute required reports. *Observe and evaluate student’s performance. *Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.

Edina Public Schools has a Mathematics Teacher (.6 FTE) position available at Edina High School beginning August 2017.