Teacher - ROTC

TITLE: ROTC Instructor STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Principal TERMS: 200 Days DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus PAY GRADE: Teacher Pay Scale PRIMARY FUNCTION 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/Certification: Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or high school diploma/GED Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification

waivers

under

the

District

of

Innovation

Plan

(DOI) Eligible to obtain JROTC certification from the US military service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of core academic subject assigned Knowledgeable of state curriculum standards, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), English Language Proficiency

Standards

(ELPS),

College

and

Career

Readiness

Standards

(CCMR),

STAAR

Excellent

organizational,

communication,

and

interpersonal

skills Experience: One year student teaching or approved internship, preferred EVALUATION Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.

Develop

and

implement

lesson

plans

that

fulfill

the

requirements

of

the

district's

and

JROTC

curriculum

programs

and

show

written

evidence

of

preparation

as

required.

Prepare

lessons

that

reflect

accommodations

for

differences

in

individual

student

differences.

2.

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

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subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative

regulations.

3.

Conduct

assessment

of

student

learning

styles

and

use

results

to

plan

instructional

activities.

4.

Work

with

other

members

of

staff

to

determine

instructional

goals,

objectives,

and

methods

according

to

district

requirements.

5.

Present

subject

matter

according

to

guidelines

established

by

Texas

Education

Agency,

board

policies,

and

administrative

regulations.

6.

Plan

and

use

appropriate

instructional

and

learning

strategies,

activities,

materials,

and

equipment

that

reflect

understanding

of

the

learning

styles

and

needs

of

students

assigned.

7.

Work

with

other

members

of

staff

to

determine

instructional

goals,

objectives,

and

methods

according

to

district

requirements.

8.

Conduct

ongoing

assessment

of

student

achievement

through

formal

and

informal

testing.

9.

Assume

responsibility

for

extracurricular

activities

as

assigned.

Sponsor

outside

activities

approved

by

the

campus

principal.

10.

Be

a

positive

role

model

for

students

and

support

mission

of

school

district.

11.

Create

classroom

environment

conducive

to

learning

and

appropriate

for

the

physical,

social,

and

emotional

development

of

students.

12.

Manage

student

behavior

in

accordance

with

Student

Code

of

Conduct

and

student

handbook.

13.

Take

all

necessary

and

reasonable

precautions

to

protect

students,

equipment,

materials,

and

facilities.

14.

Assist

in

selecting

books,

equipment,

and

other

instructional

materials.

15.

Compile,

maintain,

and

file

all

reports,

records,

and

other

documents

required.

16.

Ensure

JROTC

facilities

are

adequate

and

meet

military

requirements.

17.

Develop

and

maintain

a

merit/demerit

system

to

reinforce

positive

behavior

for

JROTC.

18.

Establish

and

maintain

a

professional

relationship

and

open

communication

with

parents,

students,

colleagues,

and

community

members.

19.

Actively

recruit

students

to

enroll

in

JROTC

programs

and

maintain

or

exceed

cadet

enrollment

requirements.

20.

Adhere

to

professional

and

ethical

standards,

in

accordance

with

generally

accepted

community

standards

and

the

Texas

Education

Agency

Code

of

Ethics.

21.

Develop

needed

professional

skills

appropriate

to

job

performance.

22.

Maintain

confidentiality.

23.

Reliable

attendance

and

punctuality.

24.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

25.

Participate

in

staff

development

activities

to

improve

job-related

skills.

26.

Attend

and

participate

in

staff

meetings

and

serve

on

staff

committees

as

required.

27.

Comply

with

policies

established

by

federal

and

state

law,

State

Board

of

Education

rule,

and

local

board

policy.

28.

Perform

other

duties

as

assigned

by

supervisor

and

the

Superintendent

of

Schools. WORK ENVIRONMENT Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used - Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals Posture - Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion - Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (50 pounds or over)

and

positioning

or

students

with

physical

disabilities,

controlling

behavior

through

physical

Page | 2 restraint, assisting non ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment Mental Demands - Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; understand the

need

for

continued

flexibility

based

around

the

complex

needs

of

students

with

behavioral

needs Environment - Work inside from school, home, or location other than school building, may work outside; regular

exposure

to

noise

and

computer

monitors.

Regular

community

and

occasional

statewide

travel The above statements are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities,

duties,

and

skills

required.

The

Superintendent

or

designee

may

assign

additional

duties

when

deemed

appropriate. Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that

my

employment

is

expressly

conditioned

on

the

availability

of

full

funding

for

the

position.

If

full

funding

becomes

unavailable

my

employment

is

subject

to

termination

or

non-renewal,

as

applicable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements

listed

to

the

job

description

are

representative

of

the

knowledge,

skills,

ability,

and

physical

demands

required.

Reasonable

accommodations

may

be

made

to

enable

individuals

with

disabilities

to

perform

the

essential

job

functions. ____ _____

Employee

Signature

Date

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