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Elementary Mathematics Resource Teacher
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Position Number: 5842951
Location: Columbus, GA
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Elementary

Elementary Mathematics Resource Teacher

Job ID: 279861
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Job Summary

Columbus State University, a senior unit of the University System of Georgia, is seeking a part-time Secondary Resource Teacher (Educational Program Specialist) to work at the Columbus Regional Mathematics Collaborative (CRMC), one of the university's Centers of Excellence in the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP). This person would work 25-35 hours per month.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for this position include:

Serve as mathematics consultant to CRMC staff and CSU faculty on projects involving mathematics;
Organize and catalog mathematics resource materials;
Assist area mathematics teachers and preservice students in developing lessons and activities, both in the CRMC office and in the teachers' classrooms; reviewing and recommending the purchase of resource materials for mathematics teachers, both for CRMC and school use;
Assist in the development of curriculum for summer camps and workshops and coordinate follow-up activities with camp and workshop participants; prepare podcasts and videos of mathematics content;
Conduct workshops, as requested, on a variety of mathematics topics; present model lessons based on National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and Georgia Standards for Excellence;
Assist in the development of grant proposals; and assist in the development, marketing, and implementation of specific collaborative projects.

Required Qualifications

Teacher certification in Secondary Education with a minimum of five years of teaching experience;
Candidate must be knowledgeable about and comfortable with technology as a productivity tool and must be proficient in the use of technology, especially graphing calculators, as an educational tool;
Candidate should have experience in the development and presentation of professional development experiences to adult learners;
Knowledge of and experience implementing practices and standards recommended by leadership in the field of mathematics education is essential;
Candidate must have the ability to employ a variety of technologies and techniques to deliver innovative professional learning curriculum; to speak effectively before groups and facilitate discussions; and to collaborate and work effectively with administration, colleagues, CSU faculty, staff and students, area teachers, administrators, and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in education or mathematics preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.

Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.

Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.

Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.

Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.

Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=279861&PostingSeq=1