Job Description
Summary of Position
The Middle School Math Teacher is responsible for the instruction of students, organization of instructional lessons and
implementation of the education curriculum, while being a contributing member of the organization. This is an exempt
position.
Accountability
Reports to the Director of Education
Core Responsibilities
• Supports and models the Catholic Mission and the Native American Culture that are the foundations of St.
Joseph’s Indian School.
• Promotes a reclaiming environment for all students through the Circle of Courage.
Responsibilities
1. Implements the educational curriculum as prescribed through written action plans. Ensures that lesson plans
correlate with established plans of study and contain specific instructional objectives and reflections.
2. Works with Special Education staff to develop, implement, and monitor individual education plans.
3. Accurately evaluates and records student achievement and progress for reporting to the administration and team
members serving the child.
4. Uses differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students.
5. Promotes teamwork and open communication through regular participation in discussions with other staff who also
directly supervise student, i.e. Houseparents, other teachers, Family Services Counselors, and families of students.
6. Acts in accordance to the Guidelines established by the school administration to provide effective supervision and
quality education.
7. Supervises students outside of school hours as required. Employee will be notified prior to any scheduling of
additional supervision.
8. Effectively uses planning time for job-related duties and activities.
9. Immediately reports to the community administration, any type of abuse or neglect (suspected or alleged) as well as
any serious accidents or illnesses affecting the student.
10. Conveys clear behavioral expectations to students and monitors compliance. Accepts the responsibility for care,
instruction, and discipline of individual students and groups of students using appropriate discipline techniques as
necessary. Provides structure while enforcing all rules and regulations governing student conduct.
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11. Oversees the care of school property used in the classroom, reporting damages to Community Administration and
completing the necessary maintenance requisitions.
12. Assists with completion of state or local reports, surveys, inventories, plans of study and any form required.
13. Works toward professional growth by attending workshops, visiting educational facilities and taking continuing
education courses.
14. Completes other responsibilities as required by the Director of Education.
Qualifications
• Four year degree in Education
• South Dakota teaching certification
o Middle School Math endorsement
o Prefer Secondary Mathematics Certification
• Valid Driver’s License
Physical Demands
• Uses both hands and wrists repetitively for prolonged periods.
• Driving is required.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Position requires supervising children outdoors.
Expectations of Hours Worked
At least 40 hours/week