What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary STEM and Social Studies Science Teacher position at Harmony Science Academy Garland?
Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department
Position: Teacher
Department/Campus: Campus Reports to: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt Role/ Salary Band Teacher
Job Type Full Time Work Hours Normal School hours
JOB GOAL
Provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. o Meet Texas “highly qualified” standards. o Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and subject area of assignment (required for ESL/Bilingual, SPED and preferred for other subjects).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
o Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
o Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences. o Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
o Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. o Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.
o Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
o Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives .
o Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
o Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
o Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
o Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
o Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. o Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
o Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required.
o Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
o Maintain and improve professional competence.
o Participate in district and campus staff development.
o Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
o Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
o Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
o Prepare and submit lesson plans in a timely manner in the platform the school utilizes. o Maintain a minimum number of grades in the Gradebook in a timely manner.
o Meet the mentor teacher regularly (if new teacher)
o Perform other duties as assigned.
Revised on 6/24/2016
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,500.00 - $60,393.55 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $56,500 - $60,394