What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Recovery Teacher - Walnut Grove HS (2025-2026) position at WALNUT GROVE HS?
Salary Schedules Link/Days: 187
Primary Purpose:
Provide support at the secondary level to students who need credit recovery or initial credit in order to meet the expectation of completing required coursework for graduation. 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 an accredited institution
Valid Texas teaching certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Demonstrate a working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, best teaching practices, and technology
Ability to analyze, interpret, and use data to guide instruction in all content areas
Ability to facilitate differentiation of the instructional program
Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Experience:
Three years of teaching experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Enroll students in appropriate course(s) and maintain accurate records on all students served in credit recovery.
2. Monitor and support the students’ progress in the program and communicate regularly with students and parents regarding course progress.
3. Provide weekly progress information to campus administration and counselors.
4. Communicate with the registrar to ensure transcription of courses completed through credit recovery.
5. Provide student support in areas of organization, study skills, and test-taking strategies.
6. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents, principals, and other colleagues.
7. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
8. Assist in clarifying and pursuing a common vision for district and campus improvement.
9. Actively support the efforts to achieve district goals and objectives and the campus academic performance objectives.
10. Support implementation of district and campus assessment strategies.
11. Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Prosper ISD and follow supervisor directives.
12. Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
