AVID Teacher - HS (25-26 School Year)
AVID Teacher - HS (25-26 School Year)
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Job Title:AVID Teacher
Exemption Status/ Test:Exempt/ Professional
Reports to:Principal
Department/ School:Bay City High School
Minimum Salary:$50800 seeteacher pay scale
AnnualWork Calendar Days:187 Days
Primary Purpose:
The Teacher AVID will plan and implement instruction for the campus AVID College Readiness System and provide related educational services for students in assigned grade teacher will assess and evaluate student achievement implement the AVID tutoring model collaborate with AVID site team members and other teachers and develop instructional activities which support a rigorous learning environment for students in advanced academic classes.
Benefits:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
AVID professional development preferred required upon hire
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge ofcore academic subject assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Experience:
3 years of secondary teaching experience required
AVID or other college readiness experience preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
AVID Instruction
- Coordinate instructional-related and testing activities with other professional staff both school and non-school-based as required to maximize learning opportunities
- Utilize a AVID instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
- Participate in in-service and staff development activities an staff meetings as required or assigned to include AVID professional development activities
- Ensure continuous communication with parents both written and oral to keep them informed of student(s) progress
- Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
- Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement
- May assign work to and supervise instructional assistants parent tutors and student volunteers
- Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive healthful safe and conducive to learning and that materials are accessible to students and in good condition
- Support or participate in school wide student activities and social events and approved fund raising activities
- Collaborate with other professionals (guidance counselors librarians) to carry out school wide instructional or related activities.
- Assist in developing self-advocacy self-expression and character development within the students
- Assist students (high school level) with college preparation activities such as college and scholarship searches college essay registering for college entrance exams financial aid etc.
- Design and hold (with the Site Team) regular parent meetings which focus on AVID strategies and preparing the students for college preparation and readiness
- Work closely with the AVID tutors and ensure that high quality AVID tutorials are provided during the AVID elective class two times per week
- Sponsor and support student leadership activism and community service
- Schedule field trips and guest speakers (with the Site Team) for the AVID class including trips to college and university campuses
Instructional Strategies
- 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.
- 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.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles.
- Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
- Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements
- Participate in selection of books equipment and other instructional media.
Student Growth and Development
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
- Consult district and outside resource people regarding education social medical and personal needs of students.
Classroom Management and Organization
- Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior and administer disciplineaccording to students code of conduct and student handbook
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Other
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.
- Maintain professional relationships with parents students and colleagues.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Keep informed of and comply with federal state district and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
- Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged and irregular hours
Tools/ Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment
Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion:
Frequent walking
Lifting:
Regualr 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
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability military status genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law.
Additionally the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications experience and abilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
