Associate Teacher - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Primary Purpose

Aid in the implementation of District educational programs under the direction of the Campus Administrator or teacher(s).

Qualifications/Skills

• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree.
• Teacher Certification (pending).
• Educational Aide Certification.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work and communicate with children and adults.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Proficient in the effective use of technology.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a co-teaching model.
• Full semester of student classroom teaching experience or enrolled in an Alternative Certification Program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Adhere to Texas Education Agency and district policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the district's philosophy of instruction with certified staff.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Assist and prepare lesson plan development with certified staff 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.
• Work collaboratively with certified staff to conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to help certified staff plan instructional activities.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment as directed by certified staff.
• Prepare evaluations on students as directed by certified staff.
• Absent from the teacher, assume the teacher’s full role in the absence of the teacher.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards under the direction of lead teachers.
• Use assessment data to inform instructional practices.

Student Management, Growth and Development

• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce skills and concepts under the direct/indirect supervision of certified staff members.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups before and/or after school to reinforce skills and concepts.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of school district.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Work with certified staff to create a 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.
• Auxiliary in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Aid in communicating with students and parents.
• Establish and maintain open communication 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.
• Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

• Perform related duties (lunchroom supervision, bus duty, etc.) as required.

Equipment Used

• Computer.
• ACTIV Board.
• Copy machine.
• Audio visual machines.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
• Physical Demands: Repetitive hand motions. Prolonged use of the computer. Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Moving small stacks of textbooks, boxes, equipment and other campus equipment.