Position/Job Title: 6-8
th Grade Math
Classifications: EX 6-12
Qualifications: • MI State Certification as a Secondary Mathematics Education Teacher
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education
discipline applicable to teaching assignments.
- Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own
transportation.
- Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers,
copy and fax machines, and telephones.
Reports to: Baseline Middle School Principal – LaTonya Gill-Williams
Physical
Requirements:
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental
Requirements Needed to
Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Position Summary:
Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students’ skills
and competence in basic and complex mathematical principles, equations, formulas, and
calculations, as well as an understanding of the application of mathematics in the solution of
practical problems.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Develops and administers mathematics curriculum consistent with school district goals and
objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and smallgroup instruction, and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the subject area, and translates lesson
plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge
students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
- Teaches knowledge and skills in mathematics, including concepts such as real and imaginary
numbers, formulas, calculations, and geometry, and promotes creative thinking and analysis
in all related subject areas.
- Design learning activities to demonstrate the application of mathematics to everyday
existence and problem-solving.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional
methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts
individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Maintains familiarity with district and Michigan standardized tests for the purpose of adapting
curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the
educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by
conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and
reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district
procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication
with students and parents.
- Ensures that students’ conduct conforms to the school’s standards and school district policies,
and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional
learning atmosphere in the classroom,
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and
participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, and other supplies and
equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central
office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated
instruction based on student learning styles.
- Knowledge of a wide range of mathematical subject areas, including arithmetic equations,
calculus, trigonometry, geometry, and other related areas.
- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in
the course of work.
Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
LaTonya Gill-Williams, Baseline Middle School Principal –
[email protected]
Kelly Schriner, HR Specialist –
[email protected]
South Haven Public Schools
554 Green Street
South Haven, MI 49090
- A job application can be found at https://www.applitrack.com/shps/onlineapp/
Condition of Employment: Fingerprinting is REQUIRED for all new school employees. South Haven
Public Schools shall not discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms or
conditions of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or
gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry,
genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”).
