Teacher - RTI - Secondary - 2024-2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Teacher participates as a member of the instructional staff in planning for teaching, motivating RTI II/III students, developing classroom climate, managing the classroom, interacting with pupils and evaluating pupils.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with appropriate certification for position
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject and level

Assigned

• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of subject(s) to which assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstration of classroom success (T-TESS or other teacher evaluation, STAAR results, etc.)

Experience

• Minimum of three years teaching experience recommended

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

• Prepares and facilitates RTI lessons to provide direct service to students.
• Provides support services for struggling at-risk RTI II/III students or students not successful on state exams who are experiencing difficulties in core Reading and/or Math subject areas at the elementary and middle school level in a pull-out model and maintains an instructional daily attendance roster.
• Provides support services for struggling at-risk students not successful in Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies subject areas at the high school level in a RTI pull-out model and maintains an instructional daily attendance roster. 
• Collaborates and consults with Instructional Leaders, core teachers, and parents to improve the instruction for struggling students.
• Plans the long- and short-range objectives for RTI II and III students.
• Implements Judson ISD’s approved RTI curricula.
• Follows pre-developed lesson plans to support the academic growth of RTI students.
• Maximizes amount of time available for instruction.
• Uses research-based best practices in teaching and learning.
• Creates a classroom climate conducive to pupil intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development.
• Communicates effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Evaluates and provides feedback on pupil student performance continuously through Progress Monitoring at designated intervals.
• Maintains accurate student records and other reports in compliance with local and state requirements.
• Participates in district and campus professional development activities
• Interacts and communicates effectively with parents and district and school staff.
• Participates in the planning, presentation, and evaluation of various school activities.
• Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
• Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics        
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Supervision and evaluation of District personnel is not a requirement of the position; however, the supervision of students is required.

Equipment Used: 

• Office equipment – personal computer, printer, calculator, multi-line telephone, software programs and peripherals, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
• Communication equipment – radio communication equipment, cellular telephone
• Video monitoring equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ramps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, driving, traveling.
• Occasional: Lifting, moderate, 15-44 pounds; carrying, moderate, 15-44 pounds

Environmental Factors:

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration
• Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.), work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces, work alone, work prolonged or irregular hours.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

100% of this position is funded with Title funds and is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Salary : $326