Junior High Teacher (Academic Year 2025-2026)

PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to 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 Subject(s) and level assigned
• ESL Certification
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of core academic subject(s) assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of internet and web-related technology
• Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms
• Ability to assist students with technology set-up, navigation, and provide contact resources to students/parents if technology issues arise
• Ability to develop relationships and maintain consistent contact with students, parents, and colleagues
• 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 cooperatively with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to District requirements.
• Plan and supervise work assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) according to aides and/or volunteers provided and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

• Provide timely feedback to students and track progress through a variety of methods.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create an in-person (and virtual when needed) classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Help students to analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, technology, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Communication

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, administrators, and colleagues. Conduct conferences with parents and others when needed or required. Use effective oral and written communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Communicate with students and parents on a regular basis via email, District-approved website, phone, or video conference.
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular school hours to confer with District personnel, students, and parents.
• Assume all responsibilities and duties, using an adjusted daily/hourly schedule involving in person and/or distance/virtual learning as required to provide continual learning for assigned students.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development activities as assigned, and as necessary, to improve job related skills and for your own professional improvement and growth.
• Stay informed of, and comply with, all state, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings, team/department meetings, and serve on campus or District committees as required.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise and direct the work of teacher aide(s) if assigned.

Prairie Lea Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability. 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. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.