QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree from a recognized accredited college or university;
- Valid Texas teaching certification with Bilingual certification preferred; ESL certification required.
- Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as an elementary science teacher;
- Commitment to lifelong learning that supports highquality first time instruction
- Ability to develop and write curriculum
- Ability to lead professional learning
- Ability to manage data
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary/Term Contract: 197 days
SALARY:
Pay Grade T60(Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in the development and implementation of science curriculum in Spanish and English.
- Coach elementary science teachers during gradelevel planning and share activities and instructional strategies to differentiate for emergent bilingual students.
- Assist elementary science teachers in understanding the ELPS TEKS and the scope and sequence to plan instruction.
- Participate in instructional planning sessions and model lessons in classrooms with emergent bilingual students.
- Create and provide staff development training for elementary science teachers and instructional leaders on strategies to support emergent bilingual students.
- Observe science teachers who work with emergent bilingual students and provide feedback.
- Collaborate with campus leaders and science teachers to develop action plans to improve emergent bilingual student achievement in all areas including STAAR local assessments and TELPAS.
- Be knowledgeable of district software and TELPAS processes.
- Attend staff development focusing on strategies to support EBs.
- Communicate with the director regarding the development and progress of elementary emergent bilingual students.
- Work with the director on emergent bilingual program evaluations.
- Assist with implementation and supervision of EB summer school programs.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Special Populations.
- Demonstrate initiative and high standards work without supervision; work towards selfimprovement; continue to grow professionally.
- Assume a leadership role in special projects as they arise.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment;Must be willing to obtain and maintain a current automated external defibrillator (AED) and CPR certificate
- 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
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Preference will be given to CFISD employees.
Applications will be reviewed.
Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.