Teacher - Elementary School / REACH

About the role

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

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned, and demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

At least one-year student teaching or approved internship experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
• 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)
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits
• 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 mission of school district
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.