Teacher, AVID/Core Content

Posted: Continuous 2012-07-30
HENDRICKSON HIGH
 

Primary Purpose:

Work toward school-wide goals that ensure that all students have equal access to rigorous academic programs and mainstream activities of the school. Promote the use of instructional methodologies that enhance student access to rigorous curriculum. Promote the institutionalization of AVID as a school-wide program. Promote a college-going culture at the school that supports high expectations and levels of achievement for all students. Teach AVID methodologies and strategies in the classroom.

Qualifications (Experience/ Education/Certification):

Bachelor's degree, Valid Texas teaching certificate, minimum of 3 years teaching experience and 1 year on AVID Site Team.

Major Responsibilities:

§   Work toward school-wide goals that ensure that all students have equal access to rigorous academic programs and mainstream activities of the school.

§   Promote the use of instructional methodologies that enhance student access to rigorous curriculum.

§   Promote the institutionalization of AVID as a school-wide program.

§   Promote a college-going culture at the school that supports high expectations and levels of achievement for all students.

§   Teach AVID methodologies and strategies in the AVID elective class.

§   Use the AVID curriculum to instruct students in writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading.

§   Actively participate in regular AVID site team meetings.

§   Attend AVID Summer Institute at least once.

§   Act as AVID liaison with department team members.

§   Recruit and interview new AVID students and site team members.

§   Assist with annual AVID certification and data collection requirements.

§   Assume leadership roles in components of the AVID campus program such as conducting parent or staff workshops, scheduling speakers for the AVID class, and coordinating community service projects, field trips, or fundraisers.

§   Provide academic and personal mentoring support for AVID students, as needed.

§   Attend AVID trainings, when available.

§   Perform other duties as assigned.

§   Conserve electricity as outlined in the districts energy management plan

Special Knowledge/Skills:

§   A veteran teacher - minimum three years experience.

§   Collaborative workplace experience.

§   Effective classroom management style and organizational skills.

§   Commitment to personal and professional growth.

§   Creative problem-solver.

§   Perseverance through long-term projects.

§   Respected by faculty and staff.

§   Strong communication skills.

§   Has or can develop a leadership role on campus.

§   Recruited to the position rather than appointed.

§   Working knowledge of AVID's 11 Essentials.

§   AVID Site Team member.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):

Maintain emotional control under stress; must be able to lift and/or carry at least 30 lbs.  Work frequently requires hours outside of the normal school day.

Pflugerville ISD


1401 W Pecan
Pflugerville , TX 78660
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