What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Teacher 6-8 (pool) position at Joshua Independent School District?
Position Type :
Certified Classroom Teacher / Secondary Teacher
Date Posted : 8 / 1 / 2024
Location :
Middle School Job Title : Teacher
Reports to : Principal
Dept. / School : Assigned Campus
Wage / Hour Status : Exempt
Minimum Salary : $60,000
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 required training for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
Special Knowledge / Skills
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience
At least one year student teaching or approved internship
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 student learning styles.
- 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.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
- 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 requirements.
- Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching / learning process.
Student Growth and Development
Classroom Management and Organization
Communication
Professional Growth and Development
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
Working Conditions :
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small
stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
THE JOSHUA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUALL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Salary : $60,000