Boals Elementary

About the role

Campus Principal Varies To provide intensive reading and math instruction by developing and/or preparing lessons and other instructional materials to increase academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction based on student needs through research-based reading, language arts, and math program strategies.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the District’s curriculum program and the Title I goals, objectives and planned activities included in the Consolidated Application for Federal Funding.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Conduct assessment for diagnostic and progress monitoring purposes.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers to meet needs of individual students.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching and learning process.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Present a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school district.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in the District staff development program.
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• 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.
• Maintain Time and Effort as Approved in the Title I Consolidated Application.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Principal or administrator.

Requirements

• 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 academic subject area assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of best instructional practices in academic content areas
• Knowledge of current research into effective literacy practices, including process writing
• Knowledge of various types of assessments and how to align assessment to language arts and math TEKS
• Knowledge of various differentiation strategies such as cooperative learning, integrated instruction, learning styles, brain-based learning, etc.
• Knowledge of and ability to meet the needs of at-risk learners
• Knowledge of appropriate integration of reading programs and library services