8016- High School Math Teacher

JOB TITLE: Teacher
DUTY DAYS:187 Days
PAY GRADE:T07-T08
SALARY SCHEDULE:Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill theirpotential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully insociety.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelors degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of districts curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
2. Prepare lessons that reflectaccommodations for differences in student learning styles.
3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency board policies and administrative regulations.
4. Plan and use appropriateinstructional and learning strategies activities materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
5. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional
   activities
6. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modifycurriculum as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
7. Work with other members of staff to determineinstructional goals objectives and methods according to district requirements.
8. Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides(s) and volunteer(s).
9. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
10. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
11. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
12. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
13. Be a positive role model for students support mission of school district.
14. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students.
15. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
16. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
17. Assist in selection of books equipment and other instructional materials
18. Establish and maintainopen communication by conducting conferences with parents students principals and teachers.
19. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues students parents and community members.
20. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
21. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
22. Keep informed of and comply with state district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
23. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required.
24. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
25. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintainemotional control under stress; interpret policy procedures and data; coordinate district functions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent standing stooping bending pulling and pushing; move and carry small stacks of textbooks mediaequipment desks and other classroom equipment; occasional lifting of 35 lbs. or more.