Primary Purpose:
- Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth.
- Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
- Federally Funded Position
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelors degree from accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
- Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assigned
Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Student teaching approved internship or related work experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Records Reports and Correspondence
- Providemath intervention to atrisk students most at risk of failing to attain grade level expectations
- Administer diagnosticmath instruments to students most at risk of writing/reading failure
- Interpret diagnostic math instruments to determine specific instructional needs of atrisk students
- Develop instructional plans to meet the individualized needs of identified atrisk students
- Monitormath progress of identified atrisk students
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
- Assist classroom teachers in analyzingmath assessments and in designing and delivering writing/reading interventions
- Participate in collaborative committees to make instructional and placement decision for struggling atrisk students
- Provide parent training on how to support childrens literacy and writing mathematics development in the home
- Attend ongoing staff development in the areas of writing/reading intervention
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents as required
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of atrisk students
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies administrative regulations and IEPs.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect atrisk students equipment materials andfacilities
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community members.
- Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible
- Keep informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for teachers
- Perform duties as required by Federal Guidelines.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
- Articulate the districts mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission
- Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent involvement
- Other duties as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture:Standing for long periods of time. Frequent stooping bending pulling and pushing.
Motion:Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting:Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds)
Environment:May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel
Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress