Primary Purpose:

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate EC-4 or 4-8

Recommended Certifications:

• Reading Academy
• Special Education
• Gifted and Talented
• Reading by Design

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Capitalizes students’ interests to engage students to become independent learners.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• Uses information about individual student to make learning more meaningful and relevant

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

• Deliver the district curriculum.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• 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.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

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, support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• 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.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, moving of small equipment

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