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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

[Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate]

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal 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 district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
3. Conduct 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.

1. Provide all student accommodations and modifications as necessary.
2. Plan, provide and continually assess Response to Intervention tiered instruction.
3. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

1. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
2. Create and amend lesson plans regularly to match the learning style(s) and current instructional needs of students in the classroom. Lesson plans should be detailed and thorough and must include differentiation as needed. All lesson plans must be turned into campus administration weekly before lessons are implemented.
3. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
4. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
5. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
2. Create and send regular directions or instructions to parents with regard to their student’s homework. If homework is sent, a letter of direction should be sent with it/

Professional Growth and Development

1. Regular daily attendance and active participation in Professional Learning Communities.
2. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
3. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
4. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
5. Regular and frequent participation in afterschool/weekend activities. This should be self-directed participation…actively seen at campus and district functions…supporting students.

** Elementary K-5 ELAR Teachers Please Note Additional Detailed Responsibilities**

1. Plan and provide explicit Phonics instruction daily using Fountas & Pinnell Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study System. (ELAR Teachers Only)
2. Plan and provide daily, small group instruction that includes, but is not limited to, Guided Reading using Fountas & Pinnell Classroom Guided Reading Collection and district-provided intervention resources.  
3. Plan, prepare and upkeep your classroom’s physical space to include an area for whole-group instruction and class gatherings, an area for small-group instruction and discussions, and an area for children’s independent work. 
4. Plan and provide independent learning opportunities.
5. Plan and provide whole group instruction that utilizes grade level, district-approved resources located in the district-provided unit guides.

Other

1. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours