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
- Bachelors degree
- Associates degree
- High school diploma
GED and equivalent wage-earning experience as required by certification
Valid Texas career and technical education certificate with required license endorsements and training for subject and level assigned
Any agriculture certificate
Any Technology Education Industrial Technology or Industrial Arts certificate
Trade and Industrial Education - Grades 8-12 with appropriate work approval
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5319
Vocational Trades and Industry with appropriate work approval
AWS Certification preferred
Demonstrated competency in the career and technical education subject area assigned
Special Knowledge, Skills, and 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
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
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.
Other
- Comply with federal, state, and local regulations related to the occupational area assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct the work of assigned instructional aides if assigned
MENTAL DEMANDS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Tools: Equipment used includes 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 textbooks and classroom equipment.
- Environment: Work inside may work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise.
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.
BECOME A TEACHER IN TEXAS
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