Job Description
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; responsible for carrying out a variety of student monitoring; and modifies instructional activities as required.
Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; responsible for carrying out a variety of student monitoring; and modifies instructional activities as required. Provide students with appropriate distance or virtual instruction in the academic subject area assigned to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
All employees are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Assist in developing an individual educational program (IEP, including academic and behavioral goals) for each assigned student in accordance with district policies, procedures, and state guidelines as directed.
- Participate in ARD (admission, review, and dismissal) committee deliberations, and maintains accurate and timely records (including updating of academic and behavior goals) as required by administrative regulations and district policy as directed.
- Create lessons based upon the student's evaluation data, curriculum-based assessment, and classroom data, utilizing a variety of instructional techniques including, but not limited to individualized instruction, small group instruction, station teaching, computer assisted instruction as appropriate for student learning.
- Demonstrates proficiency in integration of technology for instruction.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Manage the behavior of learners in instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process, assist and participate in management of student behavior in other parts of the school grounds or work site.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching / learning process.
- Participate in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
- Utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning.
- Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through distance or virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required.
- Prepare lessons in instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual student needs.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative policies.
Student Growth and Development
Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.Classroom Management and Organization
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.Communication
Work with appropriate staff to adapt curriculum materials and instructional techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities.Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.Make provisions to be available to students and parents for educationally-related purposes when necessary and under reasonable terms.Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing between regular school hours to confer with district / campus personnel, students, and / or parents.Communicate with students or parents weekly when providing virtual instruction.Professional Growth and Development
Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.Support and follow administrative and Board policy.Represent the school system to the community in a positive and professional way.Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons and always exhibit excellent customer service.Perform all other duties as assigned by campus administrator(s).Other
Maintain records as required by law and district policy.Regular attendance is required.Supervisory Responsibilities
Assist with supervision of assigned instructional teacher aide(s), as directed by campus principal.
Working Conditions
Equipment Used : Copier, personal computer, phone systems, video / instructional equipment and peripherals, and fax machine
Mental Demands
Maintain emotional control under stressAbility to perform mathematical calculationsWork with frequent interruptionsWork with frequent deadlinesPhysical Demands
High physical stamina necessaryRepetitive hand motionsProlonged use of computerOccasional lifting / carrying up to 50 poundsFrequent sittingModerate standing, walking, reaching, and bendingSteady phone interactionsEnvironmental Factors
Frequent district-wide and statewide travelOccasional prolonged and irregular hoursSome night activitiesFrequent working aloneExperience
At least one-year student teaching or approved internship, fieldwork, observation and all placements required by universities or state approved programs for certificationQualifications
Education Required :
Bachelor's degree (Required)Applicants enrolled in an Alternative Certification program must provide proof of passing the content exam and meet the guidelines mentioned above.Education / Certification :
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned as required by the State Board of Education CertificationDemonstrated competency in the academic subject area assignedSpecial Knowledge / Skills
Knowledge of core academic subject assignedAbility to establish and maintain effective relationshipsAbility to collect and analyze data for instruction and program evaluation purposesAbility to instruct students and manage their behaviorStrong organizational skillsExcellent communication skills, both orally and in writingDemonstrated knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional speciality(ies) assignedTeach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school districtAbility to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programsAbility to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assignedAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parentsJ-18808-Ljbffr