Job Title Teacher - High School ProgramWageHour Status ExemptPay Group T0-21 Based on Experience Salary PlanPrimary Purpose Provide quality education to incarcerated students and supervise classroom activities.QualificationsEducationCertificationExperienceBachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Must meet State Board for Educator Certification SBEC requirements for area of assignment.Secondary level certification ina foundationsubject area.This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.Special KnowledgeSkillsExcellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.Major Responsibilities and Duties1. Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students.2.Follow the Windham School District WSD curriculum guides for area of assignment.3. Participate in district staff development programs as required.4. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.5.Participate in all evaluations and self-studies as required by the Texas Education Agency TEA and contracting agency.6.Serve on curriculum textbooks and other committees as assigned.7.Maintain lesson plans in accordance with the criteria established by WSD policy.8.Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD.9.Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.10.Give clear oral and written instructions to students.11.Manage student behavior in the classroom that is firm fair and consistent in applying classroom rules.12.Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of the students.13.Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for subject level.14.Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain the interest of students in instructional activity.15.Administer diagnostic placement tests achievement tests curriculum tests and other tests as required by the principal.16.Arrange seating materials and displays in such a manner as to harmonize with instructional aims and procedures.17.Keep informed of and comply with all policies and procedures pertinent to the use of instructional materials equipment and textbooks.18.Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials supplies and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment andor student abuse of materials supplies or equipment.19.Apply knowledge training and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.20.Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.21.Maintain Student Progress Records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures.22.Follow statutory and agency regulations.23.Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals objectives methods and policy according to WSD requirements.24.Demonstrate progress in meeting student performance targets of the district.25.Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.26.Develop use and evaluate ideas andor innovative approaches to improve performance.27.Perform other duties as assigned.Policy Reports and Law28. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.29. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily punctual attendance at location of work assignment.30. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned jobduties.31. Execute duties in a professional ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings. May also supervise teacher aides.Working ConditionsAdditional Requirements With or Without Reasonable AccommodationMental DemandsAbility to communicate verbal and written ability to instruct ability to speak ability to reason ability to compile data ability to interpret policy ability to interpret procedures and data ability to concentrate ability to memorize ability to alphabetize ability to understand verbal and written instructions ability to organize ability to analyze ability to maintain emotional control ability to maintain confidentiality ability to work with frequent interruptions.Physical DemandsAbility to perform full duties of position lift up to 25 pounds walking sitting standing climbing stairs and ramps kneeling stooping reaching hearing with aid visual acuity speaking travel by car van or airplane driving of carvan distinguishing colors occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.Environmental DemandsWork inside and outside noise radiantelectrical energy work alone work with others around machines with moving parts and objects possible exposure to microwaves in use exposure to hot and cold temperatures exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.