Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.

Assign lessons and correct homework.

Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.

Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.

Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.

Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Organize and label materials and display students' work.

Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.

Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.