TEACHER-GIFTED AND TALENTED-HOUSTON WEST

Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department Revised on 6/24/2016 Position: Teacher Department/Campus: Campus Reports to: Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Role/ Salary Band Teacher Job Type Full Time Work Hours Normal School hours JOB GOAL Provides students w ith appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social grow th. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. o Meet Texas "highly qualified" standards. o Texas Teacher Certific ate appropriate for level and subject area of assignment (required for ESL/Bilingua l, SPED and preferred for other subjects ). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. o Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. o Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences. o Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. o Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. o Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony w ith the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students. o Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent w it h the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. o Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives . o Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. o Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required. o Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, mater ials, and facilities. o Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law , district policy, and administrative regulations. o Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. o Develop reasona ble rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. o Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education -related purposes when required. o Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for t eacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance. o Maintain and improve professional competence. o Participate in district and campus staff development. o Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees. o Maintain a professional relationship w ith colleagues. o Establish and maintain open lines of communication w ith students, parents, and community members. o Prepare and submit lesson plans in a timely manner in the platform the school utilizes. o Maintain a minimum number of grades in the Gradebook in a timely manner. o Meet the mentor teacher regularly (if new teacher) o Perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Ability to communicate effectively in both w ritten and oral forms w ith all leve ls of management, both internal and external to the district. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. o Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus. o Ability to use computer i ncluding software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. o Ability to analyze data o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem -solving skills WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting. o Nights and w eekend activities will be occasionally required. o Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, w alking and w riting . o Moderate travel is required.