GRAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*

1. Teaches courses in mathematics to secondary pupils utilizing core curriculum and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content as approved by the Board of Education.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans and appropriate instructional aids stressing "discovery" and laboratory learning methods.
4. Demonstrates mathematical concepts using models, chalkboard, overhead projector, and other standard or teacher-prepared instructional aids.
5. Provides opportunities when needed for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
6. Designs learning activities that will relate mathematics to the physical world.
7. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe, and productive classroom environment.
8. Evaluates each pupil's progress in mathematical knowledge and skills.
9. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
10. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
11. Communicates with parents to interpret contemporary methods in teaching mathematics and with parents and school counselors to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
12. Identifies pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
13. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
14. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
15. Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities such as mathematic teams.
16. Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
17. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS*
Performs other job duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Necessary to Performance of Essential Functions:

1. Possess problem solving skills.
2. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, school staff, district staff, and patrons.
3. Communicates effectively.
4. Knowledge of State Core Curriculum and Board of Education adopted guidelines.