PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Valid teaching certificate appropriate for teaching assignment (Technology Education)
• Bachelors degree associates degree or high school diploma/GED and equivalent wage-earning experience as required by certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of career and technical education subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to oversee student field experiences in career area assigned
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to use and maintain shop tools and equipment
• LMS Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Schoology including the use of folders for chunking content digital assessments and the integration of third-party LTI tools.
• Google Workspace for Education: Expert-level use of Google Docs Slides and Sheets for collaborative student projects and efficient workflow management.
• Digital Accessibility: Knowledge of Section 504/ADA digital compliance including the use of alt-text closed captioning (OBS/LocalVocal) and screen-reader-friendly formatting.
• Multimedia Production: Basic proficiency in screen-recording and video editing to create instructional content.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 193 days

SALARY:

Pay Grade T60 (Teacher Classification) as approved by the Board of Trustees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Attendance

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function

Virtual Functions

• Virtual Instructional Design: Design and curate TEKS-aligned digital content within Schoology that meets the National Standards for Quality (NSQ) ensuring a balance of asynchronous flexibility and synchronous engagement.
• Synchronous Facilitation: Lead high-engagement live sessions via video conferencing utilizing Table Talks polls and real-time data to monitor student understanding and foster a digital community.
• Responsive Teaching: Record and distribute regular responsive videos and feedback loops based on student performance data to provide just-in-time support for virtual learners.
• Digital Office Hours: Maintain a consistent schedule of virtual office hours and tutorials to provide 1-on-1 academic and social-emotional support to fully virtual students.
• Virtual Attendance & Engagement Monitoring: Proactively track student digital footprints and engagement patterns; execute district re-engagement protocols for students who are inactive or falling behind in the virtual environment.

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 and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements.

Student Growth and Development

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

• Assume responsibility for approved extracurricular activities or outside activities for which you are the sponsor.

• Present a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

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

Communication

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

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Continuous Virtual Growth: Commitment to completing state-mandated professional development specifically aligned to the National Standards for Quality Online Courses.
• Digital Citizenship: Model and explicitly teach legal ethical and safe technology use including academic integrity in a virtual setting.

Other

• Comply with federal state and local regulations related to the occupational area assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the work of instructional aide(s) if assigned.

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
• 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 inside and outside; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

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.

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