PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society that will help assure high levels of learning for all Career Technical Education students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or Business related field required
Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject/level assigned or other permits as approved by state required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; demonstrate knowledge of subjects assigned; exhibit general knowledge of curriculum and instruction; comprehensive computer skills.
Experience:
At least one (1) year of student teaching or approved internship required
Working Days: 187
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Keep informed about current legislation educational developments literature and research in the field of education/assigned subject by participating in state and national professional organizations; attend appropriate conferences and staff development sessions; maintain professional growth in the core knowledge area of competency.
- Develop instructional plans for the curriculum program assigned and provide written evidence of program implementation.
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers and/or 504 committee to modify curricula as needed for students with special needs according to guidelines established by Individual Educational Plans or 504-accommodation plans.
- Present the knowledge and skills of the subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency Board policies and administrative regulations.
- Plan prepare and execute lessons instructional strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students.
- Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals objectives and methods to address the needs of special populations.
- Plan supervise and evaluate purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).
- Utilize technology in planning organizing and implementing the teacher/learning process and other classroom managerial functions.
- Assist students in analyzing and understanding the learning process so that they may become life-long learners.
- Monitor and assess student achievement through informal and formal testing procedures.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and cooperate with the sponsorship for activities approved by the School.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional ethical and responsible and be a positive role model for students.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical social and emotional development of students and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom adhering to the District Discipline Management Plan in accordance with Board policies administrative regulations and Individual Education Plans.
- Assist in the selection of textbooks supplies equipment instructional materials and technology resources.
- Establish open lines of communication and maintain a professional relationship with students parents colleagues and community members.
- Demonstrate interest and initiative in personal and professional improvement and participate in the campus and District staff development program.
- Keep informed of and complies with federal state District and campus regulations and policies for classroom teachers; compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents as .
- Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
- Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer copier multimedia equipment and other classroom or office machines.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to instruct
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Assist in restraining students in crisis situations; frequent prolonged irregular hours and occasional evening meetings; occasional lifting or moving up to 45 pounds and over; monitor students for a prolonged period of time; monitor multi-tasks/projects; meet deadlines develop effective relationship with students and parents.