ROLE AND 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.
Special Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of core academic subject assigned General knowledge of curriculum and instruction Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Experience At least one year student teaching or approved internship
Instructional
Strategies
- Development
and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s
curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in
student learning styles.
- Present
subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education
Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Plan
and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities,
materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles
and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to
plan instructional activities.
- Work
cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as
needed for special education students according to guidelines established
in Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Work
with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives,
and methods according to district requirements.
- Plan
and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Student
Growth and Development
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal
and informal testing.
- Assume
responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by
the campus principal.
- Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school
district.
Classroom
Management and Organization
- Create
classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the
physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct
and student handbook.
- Take
all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,
materials, and facilities.
- Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional
materials.
Communication
- Establish
and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents,
students, principals, and teachers.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students,
parents, and community members.
- Use effective communication skills to present information
accurately and clearly.
Professional
Growth and Development
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related
skills.
- Keep
informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and
policies for classroom teachers.
- Compile,
maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and
other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff
committee as required.
Other
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
The above statements are intended to describe the general
purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to
represent and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required.