Job Title: Teacher/Coach
Exemption Status: Test Exempt, Professional
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 from an accredited university
Certification: Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Knowledge
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned Knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience: Student teaching or approved internship
Major Responsibilities and Duties
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. • Plan and assign work to instructional aides and volunteers and oversee completion.
Student Growth and Development
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal. Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
Classroom Management and Organization
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Manage student behavior in accordance with 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct the work of assigned instructional aides.
Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
• Prolonged standing • Frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting • Motion: frequent walking, lifting (regular light lifting and carrying less than 15 pounds) • Environmental Factors: work inside, regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands
Mental Demands:
• Maintain emotional control under stress • Work prolonged or irregular hours
Equal Employment Opportunity
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individuals race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin. Nor shall the district limit segregate or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individuals race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.