Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

About the role

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors: having a Lockheart for People (focused on developing one's relational capacity), Unlocking Potential (centered on the development and empowerment of both the self and others), and being Locked on Excellence (meaning that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results).

Primary purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from accredited university; Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned; Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned; *[Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) certificate]*
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of core academic subject assigned; 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

Responsibilities

• Instructional Strategies: Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
• Student Growth and Development: Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal. Be a positive role model for students; support