Dallas: Social Studies Middle School Teacher Pool

Salary : $60,000 commensurate with experience 184-day work calendar for 24-25 school year.

Job Function :

Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, the classroom teacher is responsible for developing and delivering academic instruction and a classroom climate that are consistent with district policy and philosophy and that maximize student potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Duties :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Principal or Vice Principal.

• Implements appropriate research-based instructional strategies to promote student achievement.
• Delivers instructional activities that are differentiated according to student knowledge, learning style, and individual need.
• Designs and submits engaging, differentiated, and standards-based lesson plans according to district guidelines.
• Implements district curriculum as articulated in curriculum documents (scope-and sequence, unit plans, etc.).
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to maximizing learning.
• Develops and implements classroom rules and procedures that teach and reinforce appropriate social behavior.
• Plans and prepares effective instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments as needed.
• On-site regular attendance.
• Provides whole group, small group, and / or one to one instruction.
• Provides small group and / or one to one tutoring as needed.
• Manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, the student handbook, and campus policies and procedures.
• Collaborates extensively with support teachers and aides (ESL, SpEd, TAG, and RTI) to develop and deliver appropriate and effective educational activities and services to students who are at-risk or have special needs.
• Collaborates extensively with team, department, and other faculty and staff to ensure consistency of instructional delivery, classroom management, and campus procedures.
• Monitors students in various settings (classroom, drop off, pick up) as assigned by campus administration.
• Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions.
• Maintains a professional relationship with students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Participates in staff development activities to improve job related skills.
• Creates authentic, standards-based assessments designed to accurately demonstrate student mastery of academic content.

Provides timely and supportive feedback on student assignments / performance that promotes student achievement.

Skills / Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Requirements :

Salary : $60,000