Lead Teacher - Premier High School

Position Summary

Teaches and facilitates learning for students in a Responsive Education Solutions (ResponsiveEd) school, maintaining academic progress, administering formative and summative assessments, interpreting student data and developing instruction accordingly, managing classroom discipline, and maintaining accurate records. Works with parents and students to provide and implement classroom education to meet the needs of all students.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification and Experience: Must be Highly Qualified (HQ) with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from accredited College or University Must demonstrate content knowledge in the subject area(s)
• Current Texas Teaching License (preferred) Required

Responsibilities And Duties

• Responsible for the Instructional and Program Management for all students assigned, including but not limited to, classroom instruction, after-school, and Saturday tutorials.
• Administer and monitor Diagnostic Tests to determine a student’s performance level.
• Instruct and motivate students in all course studies.
• Assign lessons and correct homework in a timely manner.
• Administer tests to evaluate students’ progress, records result, and issue reports to inform parents of progress.
• Maintain discipline in the classroom.
• Maintain a classroom that is conducive to learning, safe, attractive and stimulating.
• Communicate with parents and schedule periodic meetings, before or after school, to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
• Inspire students with consistency, care, and interest to build self-esteem and promote continued success.
• Praise students, compliment them, and encourage them in order to build character.
• Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student learning experience.
• Prepare classroom instructions to promote student success on state assessment exams.
• Work closely with the Special Education teacher to ensure special education student modifications are being implemented.
• Perform related duties such as assisting students, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems.

Other Responsibilities And Duties

• Master the Responsive Education Solutions Curriculum System in order to assist the students in mastering the system.
• Read and comply with the ResponsiveEd Procedures Manual, Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and Employee Handbook.
• Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned.

Physical / Environmental Factors

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.