Description
Teach mathematics concepts and problem-solving skills to elementary students, fostering numeracy, reasoning, and positive learning habits.
- • Incorporate math literature and real-world contexts to build conceptual understanding.
- • Establish and enforce classroom norms for math learning, discussion, and collaborative problem solving.
- • Observe and evaluate students' mathematical understanding, problem-solving strategies, and learning behaviors.
- • Prepare math manipulatives, technology, and classroom setups for math activities.
- • Differentiate math instruction and materials to meet diverse needs and interests.
- • Plan lessons that balance direct instruction, math talks, hands-on exploration, and practice.
- • Teach math to individuals and groups using discussions, modeling, guided practice, and stations.
- • Set and communicate clear math learning goals and success criteria.
- • Assign and assess math classwork and homework.
- • Develop, administer, and score math assessments to monitor progress.
- • Collaborate with parents and staff to address math learning and behavior concerns.
- • Hold conferences with families to review math progress and set goals.
- • Maintain accurate math grades, assessment data, and documentation.
- • Build persistence and growth mindset through challenging math tasks.
- • Support students with math anxiety, enrichment interests, or academic challenges.
- • Design and deliver math intervention and enrichment.
- • Develop math unit plans aligned to state standards and district curricula.
- • Provide manipulatives, visuals, and digital tools to explore math concepts.
- • Enforce school policies and procedures.
- • Plan math instruction with grade-level teams following approved curricula.
- • Meet with specialists to discuss math IEP goals, accommodations, and progress.
- • Use math software, manipulatives, and visual models to enhance instruction.
- • Prepare detailed math lesson plans and pacing guides.
- • Collaborate to develop and refine the school's math program.
- • Prepare math progress reports and data summaries.
- • Teach safe, proper use of math tools, manipulatives, and technology.
- • Lead math games, centers, and projects that build reasoning and collaboration.
- • Engage in math-focused professional development and professional learning communities.
- • Plan math-related projects, STEM events, and real-world problem-solving experiences.
- • Organize math centers and display student math thinking and work.
- • Attend staff meetings and serve on math or curriculum committees.
- • Administer math benchmarks and analyze data to inform instruction.
- • Direct paraprofessionals and volunteers in supporting math learning.
- • Engage family and peer volunteers in math clubs, centers, or events.
- • Perform routine supervisory and administrative duties as assigned.
- • Manage math materials, manipulatives, and technology inventory.
- • Provide appropriate math accommodations and supportive technology per plans.
- • Sponsor math clubs, competitions, or tutoring programs.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
