MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER POOL (2024-2025)

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Provide students with appropriate in-person and distance or virtual instruction in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; responsible for carrying out a variety of student monitoring; and modifies instructional activities as required. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Pre-AP ELAR teachers deliver pre-AP instruction that provides students the knowledge and skills needed to access AP level ELA curriculum. All employees of SMSD are expected to act with integrity, support, and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through distance or virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required. Prepare lessons in instructional formats that accommodate differences in individual student needs.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Assist in developing an individual educational program (IEP, including academic and behavioral goals) for each assigned student in accordance with district policies, procedures, and state guidelines.
• Participate in ARD (admission, review, and dismissal) committee deliberations, and maintains accurate and timely records (including updating of academic and behavior goals) as required by administrative regulations and district policy.
• Create lessons based upon the student's evaluation data, curriculum-based assessment, and classroom data, utilizing a variety of instructional techniques including, but not limited to individualized instruction, small group instruction, station teaching, computer assisted instruction as appropriate for student learning.
• Demonstrates proficiency in use of technology for instruction, the creation and updating of IEP's and professional communication.
• Demonstrates proficiency in securing, organizing for use, safeguarding, and returning as scheduled, all materials and equipment provided by the school district, the Education Service Center, the district's special education office, and other sources.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources for distance or virtual learning that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative policies.
• Manage the behavior of learners in instructional setting to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process, assist and participate in management of student behavior in other parts of the school grounds or work site.
• 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.
• Participate in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning.
  
  

Student Growth and Development

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• 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 and support the goals of the campus and school district.
  
  

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create and maintain a physical and virtual classroom (hybrid) environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Create a classroom environment that integrates and celebrates each student' cultural values, ethnic background, and home language.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  
  

Communication

• Work collaboratively with Special Education Staff (Program Coordinators, Case Managers, Diagnosticians, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, etc.) other teachers (General/Special Education) and campus administrators to provide quality instruction for students with disabilities.
• Work with general education teachers to adapt curriculum materials and instructional techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Provide direction for para-educators in their work with students to ensure the proper implementation of the student's IEP.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Make provisions to be available to students and parents for educationally-related purposes when necessary and under reasonable terms (i.e. ARD meeting, etc.).
• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing between regular school hours to confer with district/campus personnel, students, and/or parents. The rest of the workday is committed to planning, preparing, implementing, and evaluating lessons and activities.
• When delivering instruction remotely, be available by phone, email, or video conferencing between regular school hours, to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• When delivering instruction remotely, communicate with students or parents for a minimum of one time(s) per week via email, website, phone, or video conference.
• Communicate with students or parents weekly when providing virtual instruction.
  
  

Professional Growth and Development

• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive and professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons and always exhibit excellent customer
  
  

service.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by campus administrator(s) and Director of Federal and
  
  

Federal/State Programs.

Other

• Maintain records as required by law and district policy.
• Regular attendance is required.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assist with supervision of assigned instructional teacher aide(s), as directed by campus

principal.

Working Conditions

Equipment Used

Copier, personal computer, video/instructional equipment ,peripherals, and fax machine

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Work with frequent interruptions

Work with frequent deadlines

Physical Demands

High physical stamina necessary

Repetitive hand motions

Prolonged use of computer

Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds

Frequent sitting

Moderate standing, walking, reaching, and bending

Steady phone interactions

Environmental Factors

Frequent district-wide and statewide travel

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Some night activities

Frequent working alone

Experience

Experience

• At least one-year student teaching or approved internship
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education Required

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university (Required)
• SPED teachers new to the profession now must also have one of the TExES Generalist exams passed along with the SPED EC-12 TExES exam.
• Applicants enrolled in an Alternative Certification program must provide proof of passing the content exam and meet the guidelines mentioned above. You must be eligible for one-year probationary certificate within twelve months from the date of employment.
  
  

Education/Certification

• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned as required by the State Board of Education Certification
• Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned
• Valid Texas ESL Certification - ESL Certification needed for English/ESL Program (must be completed within the first 2 months of hire)
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to collect and analyze data for instruction and program evaluation purposes
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional speciality(ies) assigned
• Ability to apply knowledge of adolescent growth and development
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
  
  

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