Teacher - ELAR (6th Grade)

Position Mission

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree and present official transcripts showing the degree awarded.
• Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area.
• Fully believe in the mission and vision of Jubilee Academies.

Job Duties

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill curriculum requirements and provide written evidence of preparation.
• Prepare an emergency lesson‑plan folder covering two days of material.
• Design lessons that accommodate diverse student learning styles.
• Present subject matter in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment reflecting students’ learning needs.
• Assess student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Collaborate with special‑education teachers to modify curricula for SPED students per Individual Education Plans.
• Work with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides and volunteers.
• Integrate technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Participate in extended‑day and weekend tutoring as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Student Growth and Development

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Teach self‑discipline and responsibility.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for assigned extracurricular activities and sponsor approved outside activities.
• Serve as a positive role model and support the school’s mission.
• Maintain good student discipline by being regular and punctual.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and handbook, using a discipline management plan that includes posted ground rules, a step‑process with reinforcement and consequences, and a lesson agenda.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, directors, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills.
• Adhere to staff dress code and arrive at the first morning class 15 minutes before the bell.
• Maintain good working relationships with Jubilee Academies staff and parents.
• Actively participate in two school committees and chair one.
• Inform the School Assistant Director of maintenance problems.
• Support and participate in fundraising activities.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required reports, records, and documents.
• Stay abreast of new developments in education.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise assigned teacher aide(s) or volunteers.

Charter & Community Responsibilities

• Convey the charter’s mission to the public and encourage support.
• Illustrate understanding of charter and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Use productive skills to raise community and parent involvement.
• Participate actively in student recruitment efforts.

Charter Atmosphere

• Encourage a constructive, thoughtful climate for learning.
• Promote fairness for students and staff from all cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate in a manner that sustains the Jubilee culture.

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent and prolonged standing; stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing as required.
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom supplies.