Reports to:Principal

Dept./School:Assigned Campus

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences 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.

Princeton High School NNDCC is seeking a highly motivated professional energetic certified Senior Naval Science Instructor. The SNSI Applicant must be willing to work after school evenings weekends and holidays as necessary to support the many unit events and activities as well as school and community events. The program is continuing to grow and enjoys outstanding support from the District and School Administration. Extracurricular programs include armed and unarmed drill color guard academic and physical fitness competition teams. The instructor is on a 12month contract. Texas as a whole is very military friendly and enthusiastically embraces the NJROTC/NNDCC units throughout.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree from accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)

Demonstrated 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:

Retired Navy (20 years experience)

Student teaching approved internship or related work experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies activities materials equipment and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements.
6. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

STUDENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
2. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
3. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION

1. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
2. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
4. Assist in selecting books equipment and other instructional materials.
5. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.

COMMUNICATION

1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents students colleagues and community members.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve jobrelated skills.
2. Comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
3. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

1. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment;P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)

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 textbooks 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