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Category: High School Teaching/Mathematics
Date Posted: 10/30/2019
Location: Mt. Vernon Township High School
Date of Availability: 01/03/2019
Date Closing: 12/09/2019
 

Mathematics Teacher

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. Teaching assignment will be based upon the skills of the candidate.

Essential Performance 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 small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for 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 an imaginary numbers, formulas, calculations and geometry, and promotes creative thinking and analysis in all related subject areas.
• Designs 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 Illinois State 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 student 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.
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of mathematic 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 system 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.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
               
Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License:
• [State] State Certification as a Mathematics Education Teacher (#029 or #229 as appropriate).
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Salary
Based off of a negotiated pay scale.

Our MVTHS Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will be inducted on Saturday, January 18, 2020.  The banquet dinner begins at 5:45 pm and the Induction following the dinner.  This is the 15th Class Hall of Famers.

ATHLETES

Chris Bernard - Class of 1996- Chris was an outstanding player and pitcher for the Rams Baseball Team. He set a record with 26 wins as a Ram pitcher and was named first team All-State. He also was a 2 time All South Seven Conference selection, including Conference Player of the Year his junior season. During his 4 year career with the Baseball Rams, his teams won 80 games, with a regional championship,sectional championship and an Elite 8 appearance his junior season. That 1995 Baseball team has already been inducted into the MVTHS Sports Hall of Fame. Chris continued his baseball career at Rend Lake College, then SW Baptist University.

KayCee Hale- Class of 2000- KayCee was a 4 year Varsity player for the Lady Rams Basketball Team. She is the 3rd leading scorer for the Lady Rams with 1703 points and holds the rebound record with 1090 rebounds. Her teams won 103 games in 4 years, 4 straight conference and regional championships and an IHSA Sectional Championship her senior season along with a first team All-State Selection. She also was named to First Team All South Seven Conference all 4 years and won S7 MVP honors her senior season.

Haynes Hawkins -Class of 1950- Haynes was an outstanding golfer for the Rams, finishing 13th at the IHSA State Golf Tournament as a junior and then earned a 7th place finish his senior season. After graduation, Haynes attended the University of Illinois and continued his golf career. He was a 3 time letterman for the Illini golf team. In 1953 Haynes won the Illinois State Amateur Golf Championship.

Troy Heitmeyer- Class of 1984- Troy was an All-State track athlete for MVTHS, finishing in 4th place in the 200 at the IHSA State Meet. He holds the school record in the 100M and 200M and the South Seven Conference Record in the 200M. Troy also was a 4 year football Ram, starting 2 years at the wide receiver/ tight end position. He continued his track career at the University of Illinois.

Glendale Moore - Class of 2006- Glendale is a member of the Hall of Fame 2005 MVTHS football team that set a record 11 wins his senior season. He led that team in catches, yards and touchdowns. Also excelling on the basketball court, Glendale was named All South, All Conference and MVP of the Centralia Holiday Tournament his Senior Season. Glendale is a member of the Rams Basketball 1000 Point Club.

Kenzi Tate - Class of 2011 - Kenzi was an outstanding softball pitcher for the Lady Rams. In her 4 year varsity career the Lady Rams won 91 games and 2 IHSA Regional Championships. She was named MVP of the South Seven Conference three years in a row and a first team pick all 4 seasons. Her senior season she was named Softball Player of the Year by the Southern Illinoisian Newspaper. Attending University of Tennessee - Martin on a softball scholarship, Kenzi earned All OVC Conference honors twice. Kenzi was also named NCAA All Region.

TEAMS

1960 4 x 220 Yard Relay Track Team - Members of this relay were Lee Yearwood, Bob Neal, Harry Lynn Shields and Larry Clay. Coached by MVTHS Sports Hall of Fame Track and Field Coach Frank Chornak, this relay team won a South Seven Conference Championship, a IHSA District Championship and finished the season with an IHSA 3rd place medal at the 1960 State Track and Field Meet, the highest finish ever for a MVTHS relay team.

1966 Football - Coached by Gene Haile, this team finished with 8 wins on the season and only 2 losses. There were no post season playoffs at the time. Led by junior Tommy Williams at Quarterback, the high powered offense averaged over 28 points a game while the defense only gave up 11. This team featured explosive running back Marvin Kendrick , Greg Goodman and Bruce Rutherford who all played DI Football. Williams, Kendrick, Goodman and Rutherford are also previous MVTHS Sports Hall of Fame Inductees.


2013 Baseball - This amazing team won a school record 31 games, the South Seven Conference, an IHSA Regional Championship, a Sectional Championship, a Super- Sectional Championship and placed 4th at the IHSA State Baseball Tournament. Coached by MVTHS graduate and Hall of Famer Tim Holloway, this team owns the only IHSA State Tournament Trophy in Rams baseball history.