Elementary Teacher Pool - Grades PK-5

Position Type :

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted : 4 / 8 / 2024

Location :

Campus Assigned Job Title : Teacher

Exemption Status / Test : Exempt / Professional

Reports to : Principal

Dept. / School : Assigned Campus

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 student differences.
• 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 regulations.
• 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 assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

Classroom Management and Organization

Communication

Professional Growth and Development

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 : Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling / squatting, 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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Krum ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district's Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and Title VII can be directed to Nancy Shipley, Asst. Superintendent (940) 435-7116, nancy.shipley@krumisd.net, or Section 504 Coordinator Terry Rahn, Director of Special Programs (940) 435-7117, terry.rahn@krumisd.net.