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 related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI).

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.

[Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 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:

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

• 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 students.
• 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.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district.
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school.

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.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related

• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency

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: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing,/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Frequent walking.

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks 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.