2026-27 Bilingual Spanish Teacher - Pre-K

ROLE AND PURPOSE

- Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed 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 for subject and level assigned

• SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Instructional Strategies

• Develop 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.
• Cultivate and use 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 Plans (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).
• Utilize 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 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.
• Aid in the 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.
• K-3 teacher of record must complete Reading Academy per TEA requirements

• Other

• Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment 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.