8th Grade Math Teacher - Berrien Springs Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION – MIDDLE SCHOOL 8 th GRADE MATH TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications:
1. Michigan certification
2. A sincere interest in the social and psychological development of middle school students.
3. Other qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports to: Middle School Principal
Job Goal: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as

mature, able and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the location and at the times designated.
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities
of the students.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and
interests of the students.
4. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate
superior.
5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the
goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these
objectives to students.
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical
limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups
involved.
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional
goals and objectives.
9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as
required.
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district
specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and
facilities.
12. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative
regulations.
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct
and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains
order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside
the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s) and, cooperatively
with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

18. Perform any additional duties deemed necessary by the middle school principal which are related to
the classroom teacher’s role and/or responsibilities.

Terms of Employment:
As outlined in the Master Contract between the Berrien Springs Board of Education and the Berrien Springs
Education Association.