ESL Teacher (Grades: 5-6)

About the role

The role involves developing and implementing lesson plans that align with the district's curriculum program and showing evidence of preparation as required. Lessons must accommodate different learning styles, and the teacher must adhere to guidelines set by the Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustees, and administrative regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish efficient classroom management procedures
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior
• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students' progress and report to parents as needed
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school
• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable)
• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment
• Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience

Qualifications

• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations
• Establish efficient classroom management procedures
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities

Benefits

• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required
• Travel throughout the district is integral to this job

Pay

Minimum Salary: $68,000 (certified)

Schedule

Full-time