MATH – 1.0 FTE JobID: 11064

• Position Type:

  Intermediate School Teaching/ Mathematics

• Date Posted:

  5/10/2024

• Location:

  Smart Jr High

• Date Available:

  AUGUST 2024

• Closing Date:

  UNTIL FILLED

     The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. Duties & Responsibilities:(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships) ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED: [142] OR [143]

• Must be able to teach multiple math classes and an Advisory section.

• Must be able to teach Algebra.

• Participate fully as a productive CTT member.

• Implement building and district level initiatives.

• Demonstrate effective communication with students, parents, staff and community members.

• Able to implement a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of a diverse learning community.

• Ability to establish a positive learning environment.

• Participates in IEP development, work meetings, and parent conferences.

• Encourage parental involvement and communicate regularly with parents.

• Establishes and maintains high standard of pupil behavior to achieve a learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Willingness and ability to utilize MTSS system to support student learning and achievement.

• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport’s multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.

• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.

• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.

• Able to work as a team member.

• Other duties as assigned by administrator.

  Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ?No)(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 regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.

• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.

• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.

• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

  Work Environment: (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.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.

• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.

• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.

• Substance-free environment.

• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.

• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

  Special Qualification Desired:(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)   

• Extensive computer / technology knowledge.

• Knowledge about middle level practices.

• Experience with middle level adolescents preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of differentiation of instruction necessary to meet needs of diverse student community; evidence such knowledge has been implemented successfully in prior experience.