26-27 Teacher, Life Skills (Santa Rita)

POSITION: Teacher, Life Skills

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: According to district approved calendar

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

REPORTS TO: Principal, Special Services Supervisor

SUPERVISES: As assigned

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university;
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education

EXPERIENCE:

• Any experience in teaching elementary school students with special needs based on general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teach life skills to elementary school students with special needs. 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.

Instructional Management

1. Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written

evidence of preparation as required.

2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.

3. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency,

board policies, and administrative regulations.

4. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and

capabilities of the student groups involved.

5. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals,

objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.

6. Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process.

7. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

8. Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.

Student Growth and Development

9. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports

as required.

10. Assume responsibility for duties and/or extra-curricular activities as assigned and may

sponsor outside activities approved by the school.

11. Present for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school district.

School/Organization Climate

12. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the

maturity and interests of students.

13. Establish control in the classroom and administer discipline in accordance with board

policies and administrative regulations.

14. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.

15. Assist before, during, and after the school day in the supervision of students as assigned by

the principal.

16. Promote a positive work environment and positive staff morale within the school.

School/Organization Improvement

17. Participate with other staff in building a common vision for school improvement.

18. Participate in planning and implementing activities to ensure attainment of school''s mission.

Personnel Management

19. Assist in selecting/orienting new instructional staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

20. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and

facilities.

School/Community Relations

21. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.

22. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community

members.

23. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

24. Participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other Duties

25. Perform such other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular attendance required.

EQUIPMENT USED;

Telephone

Computer and printer

Calculator

Copy Machine

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district. May be required to work after school and weekend.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date

11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,

color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by

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placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and

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