Middle School ELAR Teacher

We are currently searching for qualified and dedicated teachers to teach English Language Arts to 6th/7th-grade students for the 2024-2025 academic year at our PK-7 campus.

Job Description

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

o Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

o Hold a valid Texas Teacher Certificate for the specific grade level and ESL Supplemental.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Develop a program of study that caters to the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.

o Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

o Prepare lesson plans that reflect accommodations for individual differences.

o Be prepared for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation when requested by immediate supervisor.

o Encourage students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.

o Guide the learning process towards achieving curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicate these objectives to the students.

o Implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

o Regularly assess students' achievements and provide progress reports as required.

o Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.

o Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

o Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

o Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

o Develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintain order in a fair and just manner.

o Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required.

o Develop and oversee meaningful tasks for teacher aides and volunteers; and work collaboratively with department heads to assess their job performance.

o Maintain and improve professional competence.

o Participate in district and campus staff development.

o Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.

o Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.

o Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents, and community members.

o Submit lesson plans in a timely manner on the platform used by the school.

o Maintain a minimum number of grades in the Gradebook in a timely manner.

o Meet with the mentor teacher regularly (if new teacher).

o Perform other assigned duties.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

o Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.

o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.

o Ability to organize special programs for the assigned campus.

o Proficiency in using computer software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.

o Ability to analyze data.

o Ability to use effective interview techniques, public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

o Light work that may occasionally require light lifting.

o Occasionally required to participate in evening and weekend activities.

o Position is in a classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking, and writing.

o Moderate travel may be required.

• Salary Placement: Based on professional and teaching experience with a STEP increase of $250 for each year of approved experience. Maximum step is 30.
• Additional Stipends:
• Tier I Experience Stipend:
• Teachers on steps 5-9 receive an additional $1,000 annually.
• Tier II Experience Stipend:
• Teachers on steps 10-30 receive an additional $2,000 annually.
• Advanced Degrees: Additional annual stipends of $1000 for a Master’s degree and $2500 for a Doctoral degree.
• Supplemental Duty Stipends: Various stipends for additional responsibilities, such as district department chair, Saturday tutoring, and campus coordinators.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $58,000.00 - $65,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Texas Teaching Certification (Required)
• ESL Supplemental Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person