| Location | TX |
High-Needs
Teacher
Fellow
Job
Description
JOB
TITLE:
High-Needs
Teacher
Fellow
DATE
REVISED:
April
2,
2025
REPORTS
TO:
Campus
Principal
DEPARTMENT/CAMPUS:
Teaching
&
Learning:
Assigned
Campus
PAY
GRADE/DUTY
DAYS:
EA
(set
$29,382),
177
FLSA:
Non-exempt
JOB
PURPOSE
SUMMARY:
This
position
is
responsible
for
ensuring
continuity
in
student
learning
and
classroom
management
in
the
absence
of
the
regular
teacher
at
a
district-identified
high-needs
campus.
This
role
demands
adherence
to
the
District's
professional
standards
and
educational
policies,
maintaining
a
conducive
learning
environment,
and
safeguarding
student
welfare.
KEY
FUNCTIONS,
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES,
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teacher
Fellow:
1.
Performs
duties
of
the
absent
teacher
as
required
by
the
building
principal,
maintaining
a
classroom
environment
conducive
to
effective
learning.
2.
Adheres
to
the
lesson
plans
provided
by
the
regular
teacher
to
maintain
instructional
goals
and
keep
students
engaged.
3.
Applies
all
necessary
precautions
to
protect
students,
materials,
equipment,
and
facilities.
4.
Ensures
the
mental,
emotional,
and
physical
well-being
of
students
by
treating
their
safety
and
security
as
top
priority.
5.
Maintains
the
confidentiality
of
students,
as
appropriate,
in
accordance
with
established
guidelines
and
requirements.
6.
Monitors
student
behavior,
and
ensures
proper
documentation
of
any
issues,
as
necessary.
7.
Oversees
the
care
of
school
property
and
student
belongings
within
the
classroom.
8.
Attends
required
and
recommended
training
and
professional
development
sessions
as
advised
by
the
Campus
Principal.
9.
Reports
directly
to
the
Campus
Principal,
or
their
designee,
and
promptly
communicates
any
instances
of
injury,
illness,
or
disciplinary
issues
to
the
appropriate
personnel
or
authorities,
as
appropriate.
10.
Participates
in
school-wide
initiatives,
as
assigned,
and
demonstrates
support
towards
meeting
departmental
needs.
11.
Conducts
informal
assessments
of
student
learning
during
the
period
of
assignment
to
monitor
progress
and
adapt
instruction,
as
needed.
12.
Utilizes
educational
technology
to
enhance
student
learning,
as
well
as
to
engage
students
effectively
in
their
respective
assignments.
13.
Manages
and
resolves
student
conflicts
in
a
constructive
manner
to
promote
a
positive
classroom
environment.
14.
Adheres
to
established
protocols
in
emergency
situations
to
ensure
the
safety
and
security
of
all
students.
15.
Assists
in
communications
with
parents/guardians,
as
assigned,
regarding
student
progress
and
classroom
activities.
16.
Collaborates
with
other
teachers
and
staff,
as
assigned,
to
ensure
continuity
in
educational
programs
and
student
support
services.
Compliance:
17.
Performs
all
duties
and
tasks
in
a
manner
consistent
with
all
applicable
policies,
procedures,
and
practices
within
the
Department
and
District,
with
all
applicable
local,
state,
and
federal
regulatory
requirements,
as
well
as
with
all
applicable
guidelines,
standards,
and
requirements
as
set
forth
by
governing
bodies
including,
without
limitation,
Texas
Health
&
Human
Services,
Texas
Education
Code,
State
Board
of
Education,
Texas
Education
Agency,
Individuals
with
Disabilities
Education
Act
(IDEA),
Family
Educational
Rights
and
Privacy
Act
(FERPA),
1
High-Needs
Teacher
Fellow
Job
Description
Every
Student
Succeeds
Act
(ESSA),
Title
IX
of
the
Education
Amendments
of
1972,
Texas
Education
Code,
Texas
Student
Assessment
Program,
and
Texas
School
Safety
Standards.
18.
Maintains
relevant
and
up-to-date
proficient
understanding
and
working
knowledge
of
applicable
regulatory
standards
and
requirements,
as
well
as
best
practices
as
they
relate
to
the
job
function.
19.
Fulfills
all
applicable
Texas
state
mandated
continuing
professional
education
requirements
applicable
to
the
credentialing
requirements
of
the
job,
and
participates
in
staff
development
activities
to
improve
job-related
skills.
20.
Demonstrates
applicable
standards
and
practices
of
professional
conduct
and
care
in
the
performance
of
the
job
function
including,
but
not
limited
to,
the
educator's
Code
of
Ethics
and
the
employee
handbook.
21.
Monitors
respective
work
activity
for
variances
and
anomalies.
22.
Identifies
and
timely
reports
any
known
or
suspected
compliance
issues
to
appropriate
personnel.
23.
Participates,
as
assigned,
in
audits
and
in
the
preparation
for
audits,
whether
initiated
internally
or
externally.
24.
Adheres
to
all
other
District
wide
policies
and
procedures
including,
but
not
limited
to,
human
resources,
safety,
and
emergency
protocols.
General:
25.
Consistently
demonstrates
support
towards
the
campus
and
District's
Shared
Vision,
Mission,
and
Promise
2
Purpose.
26.
Assists
campus
leadership
in
the
compilation
of
miscellaneous
confidential
reports.
27.
Attends
campus
and
District
meetings
and
serves
on
staff
committees,
as
required.
28.
Assists
in
selecting
books,
equipment,
and
other
instructional
materials
as
needed.
29.
Consistently
displays
integrity,
responsibility,
accountability,
teamwork,
and
ethics.
30.
Performs
assigned
job
duties
and
responsibilities
in
accordance
with
established
performance
expectations,
as
well
as
with
District
policies,
procedures,
protocols,
and
standard
practices.
31.
Maintains
relevant
and
up-to-date
job
knowledge
by
participating
in
continuous
education
initiatives.
32.
Remains
current
with
accepted
and
appropriate
instructional
theory,
practice,
and
research.
33.
Participates
in
professional
learning,
and
attends
seminars
and
conferences
as
requested.
34.
Demonstrates
proficient
working
knowledge
and
understanding
of
Microsoft
Excel,
Word,
PowerPoint,
and
Outlook,
Shared
applications
to
include
Sheets,
Docs,
and
Slides,
OneNote,
Web
2.0
communication
tools,
learning
management
systems,
multimedia
devices,
and
all
other
applicable
systems,
programs,
and
applications
relevant
and
essential
to
the
job
function.
35.
Performs
other
duties
as
assigned.
MINIMUM
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE
&
CREDENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS
High
school
diploma
or
equivalent
GED
Successful
completion
of
at
least
sixty
(60)
college
credit
hours
Prior
work
experience
in
a
teaching
capacity
CORE
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS
&
ABILITIES:
Communication
(Written
&
Verbal)
-
Conveys
verbal
and
written
information
using
effective
techniques
and
approaches
that
provide
clarity,
promote
teamwork,
and
drive
efficiency.
Interpersonal
Skills
-
Exhibits
the
ability
to
excel
in
a
team
atmosphere,
and
works
towards
a
common
goal
while
adhering
to
applicable
guidelines.
Continuous
Learning
and
Self-Development
-
Proactively
investigates
new
perspectives,
approaches,
and
behaviors,
and
takes
steps
to
evaluate
and
improve
performance.
Stress
Management
-
Demonstrates
resilience
and
stress
tolerance
by
continuing
to
perform
effectively
when
faced
with
time
pressures,
adversity,
disappointment,
or
opposition.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
&
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
This
position
requires
frequent
standing
for
long
periods
of
time,
as
well
as
walking,
reading,
seeing,
speaking,
hearing,
listening,
organizing,
interpreting
data
and
information,
operating
office
equipment,
typing
using
a
computer
keyboard
and
mouse,
and
viewing
a
computer
screen
monitor.
The
position
includes
frequent
light
lifting
and
carrying
of
objects
up
to
15
lbs;
The
working
environment
consists
of
an
indoor
and
climate-controlled
setting
the
majority
of
the
time
with
occasional
exposure
to
an
outdoor
and
non-climate
controlled
setting
with
frequent
exposure
to
noise.
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High-Needs
Teacher
Fellow
Job
Description
EMPLOYEE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
My
signature
below
acknowledges
that
I
have
received
and
read
my
job
description,
and
that
I
understand
the
scope,
essential
job
duties,
knowledge,
skills,
and
abilities,
and
working
environment
that
apply
to
my
job.
I
further
acknowledge
that
I
can
safely
and
effectively
perform
the
essential
job
duties
with
or
without
reasonable
accommodation,
and
in
accordance
with
the
policies,
procedures,
expectations,
and
standards
of
the
District.
Employee
Printed
Name:
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Employee
ID
Number:
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Employee
Signature:
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Date:
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