Primary Purpose: Promote student learning by providing responsive instruction that makes use of effective communication techniques instructional strategies that actively engage students in the learning process and timely highquality feedback which leads to improved student achievement and success.

Qualifications:Education/Certification:

1. Bachelors degree from accredited university
2. Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level

Special Knowledge/Skills:

1. Knowledge of subjects
2. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
3. Ability to instruct students and manage their

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies:

1. Develop and imelpement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and modifications for differences in studnet learning styles.
3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and accommodations and modifications for difference in student learning styles.
4. Plan and use appropriate inustructional and learning stategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
5. Work cooperatively with general education/special education teachers to modify curricla as needed for special education studnets according to guidelines established in the Individual Education plan (IEP).
6. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements.
7. Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
8. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
9. Work with studnets parents and other staff members to develop instuctional goalsobjectives and methods accordign to district requirements and outlines in the Individual Education Plan through the ARD Committe process for each student assigned.
10. Assist students with personal care services including feeding toileting personal hygiene tube feeding and suctioning. This may include performing basic medical procedures under the training of a registered nurse.

Student Growth and Development

11.Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

12. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.

14. Be a positive role model for students support mission of school distirct.

Classroom Management and Organization

15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the Physical social and emotional development of students.

16. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbookusing proper district approved nonviolent crisis intervention process and procedures.

17. Analyze data and implement datadriven decision making for improvement efforts to support student progress using best practices.

18. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materialsand facilities.

19. Assist in selection of equipment and other instructional materials.

20. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required. Conduction case management duties according to Special Services policy and procedures.

Communication

21. Collaborate with students parents and other members of staff to develop IEP through ARD committee process for each student assigned.

22. Collaborate with related services personnel to ensure that services are an integrated part of the total program of the student.

23. Maintain a professional relationship with collegues students parents and community members.

24. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

25. Communicate relevant progress concerning student progress with parents.

Personal Growth and Development

26. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform professional responsibilities.

27. Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.

28. Keep informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

29. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

General Duties

30. Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.

31. Work in harmony with supervisory faculty and peer personnel.

32. Use professional infromation discreetly and judiciously.

33. Support and follow administrtive and Board policy.

34. Represent the school system to the community in a positive professional way.

35. Maintain a sincere friendly attitude toward patrons.

36. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Equipment Used:

Copier calculator computer printer and other assistive technology devices.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical

Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing stooping bending kneeling pushing and pulling. Move media equipment desks and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist nonambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards.

Terms of Employment:

Work year established by the Board; salary according to current schedule.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.