Math Teacher

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5

Certified Math Teacher FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Assistant School Principal WORK YEAR: 180 days SUMMARY The Certified Math Teacher provides comprehensive universal counseling and guidance for students in areas of academic achievement, personal or social development, and career exploration, collaborates with teachers, parents, and staff, and provides support to a variety of educational programs so that each student can grow to become a well-adjusted and productive adult.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assesses the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of students through a variety of means including one-on-one assessments, conversations, or interviews; standardized or aptitude testing; small group activities; and observations throughout the school day.
• Implements the school counseling program and social-emotional curriculum; teaches a variety of skills including social skills, study skills, and test-taking skills.
• Seeks and applies opportunities to enhance services and support individual needs through RtI; SAP; IEP; SST; Kid day; and department meetings.
• Facilitates conferences with teachers and/or parents and/or students; plans and conducts parent education programs; assists families with school-related problems and issues.
• Remains current in research and professional development as it applies to School Counseling including academic planning; career/college planning; social/emotional growth; ethics; and pedagogy.
• Assists students with academic planning, accountability, and/or organization.
• Collaborates with teachers to identify ways to improve the achievement and social development of students.
• Responds to social-emotional situations appropriately while respecting student dignity and maintaining boundaries within the counselor/student relationship.
• Collaborates with other educators, parents, and students to develop, review, renew, and/or modify Individualized Education Plans or 504 plans for students who qualify.
• Consults and collaborates with in-district and community-based specialists such as school psychologists, social workers, and nurses; refers students and parents to appropriate specialists, special programs, or outside agencies as needed.
• Provides professional development for all staff to support universal social-emotional programming.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of developmental expectations for students of different ages.
• Thorough understanding of assessments and aptitude tests and ability to properly interpret the results.
• Superior interpersonal skills with persons of all ages and across diverse backgrounds.
• Thorough understanding of warning signs of abuse, neglect, or other crimes.
• Ability to work well with a variety of personalities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Guidance (GUID) endorsement
• Ability to pass a criminal fingerprint background check

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands

• Frequently changes priorities quickly
• Ability to manage stress with multiple interruptions and distractions
• Analyzing
• Organizing

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
• Combination of sedentary and on-sedentary duties
• Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Manual dexterity including fine manipulation for writing and typing
• Frequent prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Close visual acuity
• Regular walking
• Occasional bending
• Bending
• Stooping
• Standing
• Occasionally lifting and carrying 5-15 pounds
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to speak and understand the English language

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily indoor work in an educational setting
• Minimal exposure to weather conditions
• Working primarily independently
• Occasional exposure to excessive noise
• Occasional field trips
• Occasional evening events

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year in accordance with recommendations established by the Superintendent of Schools and immediate supervisor.

EEO STATEMENT

Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District #5 provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable military discharge, order of protection status, arrest record, conviction record, citizenship status, work authorization status, reproductive health decisions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Revised 04/2023