Job Title:
Teacher
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Reports to:
Principal
Pay Grade:
AP\PG3
Dept. /School:
Assigned Campus
Date Revised:
February 1, 2011
Superintendent's Signature:
_________________________________
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/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from
accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate
with required endorsements or required training for subject
and level
assigned
Demonstrated competency in the
core academic subject area assigned
Special
Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of core academic
subject assigned
General knowledge of curriculum
and instruction
Ability to instruct students and
manage their behavior
Strong organizational,
communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
At least one year student
teaching or approved internship
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES AND EXPECTATIONS
1.
Exhibits a positive attitude and serves as a
positive role model for students and the community.
2.
Works cooperatively and effectively with
others. Maintains self control and uses common
sense.
3.
Reports to work on time and is absent only with
good cause.
4.
Exhibits good judgment and shows initiative in
decision making and problem solving.
5.
Complies with Federal and State laws and local
policies/procedures.
6.
Responds positively to supervision, suggestions
and/ or directives. Uses evaluative feedback for improvement of
performance.
7.
Participates actively in personal and/ or
professional growth and development.
8.
Disseminates and shares ideas and information
with others.
9.
Uses knowledge gained for improvement of
performance.
10.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and acts in
an ethical and honest manner.
11.
Effectively communicates with colleagues,
students, and parents.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
1.
Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill
the requirements of district's curriculum program and show
written evidence of preparation as required.
2.
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for
differences in student learning styles.
3.
Present subject matter according to guidelines
established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and
administrative regulations.
4.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and
learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that
reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of
students assigned.
5.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles
and use results to plan instructional activities.
6.
Work cooperatively with special education
teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education
students according to guidelines established in Individual
Education Plans (IEP).
7.
Work with other members of staff to determine
instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to
district requirements.
8.
Plan and supervise assignments of teacher
aide(s) and volunteer(s).
9.
Use technology to strengthen the
teaching/learning process.
Student Growth and
Development
10.
Help students analyze and improve study methods
and habits.
11.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student
achievement through formal and informal testing.
12.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular
activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by
the campus principal.
13.
Be a positive role model for students, support
mission of school district.
Classroom Management and
Organization
14.
Create classroom environment conducive to
learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and
emotional development of students.
15.
Manage student behavior in accordance with
Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
16.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to
protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
17.
Assist in selection of books, equipment, and
other instructional materials.
Communication
18.
Establish and maintain open communication by
conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and
teachers.
19.
Maintain a professional relationship with
colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
20.
Use effective communication skills to present
information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and
Development
21.
Participate in staff development activities to
improve job-related skills as required by district.
22.
Keep informed of and comply with state,
district, and school regulations and policies for classroom
teachers.
23.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and
computerized reports, records, and other documents
required.
24.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and
serve on committees as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical
Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and
other classroom equipment.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in
accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on evaluation
of professional personnel.
Terms of Employment:
187 days, salary schedule as
recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the
Board.
The above statements are intended
to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned
to this job and are not intended an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Employee
Signature______________________________
Date__________________________________________