Journalism/Yearbook Teacher

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• ESL Certification required within six months of employment for elementary and secondary core teachers

Special Knowledge/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
• Experience: At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Instructional Strategies: Develop and implement lesson plans; prepare lessons; present subject matter; plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment; conduct assessment of student learning styles; work with special education teachers; plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s); use technology.
• Student Growth and Development: Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits; conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement; assume responsibility for extracurricular activities; sponsor outside activities; be a positive role model; support school district mission.
• Classroom Management and Organization: Create classroom environment; manage student behavior; assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Communication: Establish and maintain open communication; conduct conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers; maintain professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members; use effective communication skills.
• Professional Growth and Development: Participate in staff development activities; keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies; 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).

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical Demands: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; occasional light lifting and carrying
• Environmental Factors: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

Tools/Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture

• Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

• Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting

• Occasional light lifting and carrying