Health Teacher

Primary Purpose :

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed 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 for subject and level assigned

ESL Certification required within six months of employment for elementary and secondary core teachers.

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Knowledge of subjects 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 of 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

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture : Prolonged sitting; occasional bending / stooping, pushing / pulling, and twisting

Motion : Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying

Environment : May work prolonged or irregular hours ; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.