Primary Purpose

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. 

 

*Coaching available to position, but not required*

 

Education/Certification

 

Special Knowledge/Skills

 

Experience:  One-year student teaching or approved internship

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties

 

Instructional Strategies

  1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual students differences.
  2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
  3. Conduct an assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
  4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
  6. Plan and assign work to the instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
  7. Student Growth and Development
  8. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  9. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
  10. Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.
  11. Classroom Management and Organization
  12. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  13. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
  14. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  15. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  16. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
  17. Communication
  18. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
  19. Professional Growth and Development
  20. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  21. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
  22. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Salary Information

Work Status:  Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher/Nurse/Librarian Step Scale

Days: 187

Contract Type:  Certified Chapter 21