English Language Arts Teacher

Harmony School of Innovation is looking for Elementary English Language Arts Teacher

JOB GOAL: Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning
• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and student needs
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies
• Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares required reports on students and activities
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78744: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000