Teacher - TCES - 2027-19

Application deadline: Thursday, July 30, 2026, or until filled at 12:00 noon.

About the Role

To provide an educational atmosphere in which students will move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation in accordance with District philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of child development and characteristics of children in the assigned age group.
• Knowledge of the prescribed curriculum and current educational research.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results, and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, and others.

Responsibilities

Planning and Preparation

• Create or select long-range plans based on a review of District and state curriculum priorities, student profiles, and instructional priorities.
• Define goals and objectives for unit and daily plans.
• Sequence content and activities appropriately.
• Identify specific intended learning outcomes that are challenging, meaningful, and measurable.
• Revise plans based on student needs.
• Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
• Develop or select instructional activities that foster active involvement of students in the learning process, including the use of technology.
• Plan and prepare lessons and instructional strategies that support the school improvement plan and the District mission.
• Select, develop, modify, and/or adapt materials and resources that support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles, backgrounds, and special needs.

Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain a positive, organized, and safe learning environment.
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Maintain a clean, attractive learning environment.
• Maintain academic focus using a variety of motivational techniques.
• Establish and use behavior management techniques that are appropriate and effective.
• Establish routines and procedures and work with students on consistently following them.
• Create a learning climate that is challenging yet non-threatening.
• Maintain instructional momentum with smooth and efficient transitions between activities.
• Establish and maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.
• Manage time effectively.
• Develop routines and efficient techniques for minimizing time required for administrative and organizational activities.
• Manage and organize materials for efficient distribution and collection.
• Instruct and supervise the work of volunteers and aides when assigned.
• Assist in the enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Establish an appropriate testing environment and ensure test security.
• Develop and use assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) to assist the continuous development of learners.
• Interpret and use data (including standardized and other test results) for diagnosis, instructional planning, and program evaluation.
• Use ongoing assessment to monitor student progress, verify that learning is occurring, and adjust curriculum and instruction.
• Provide feedback to students about the appropriateness of responses and quality of work, focusing on improving student performance.
• Communicate individual student progress knowledgeably and responsibly to students, parents, and professional colleagues who need access to the information.
• Encourage self-assessment by students and assist them in developing plans for improving their performance.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with provided directions, including proctoring and secure handling of materials.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional units and teaching strategies.

Direct Instruction

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum content.
• Communicate high expectations for learning for all students.
• Apply principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery.
• Monitor learning activities, providing feedback and reinforcement to students.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs.
• Use appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of students.
• Use appropriate materials, technology, and resources to help meet the learning needs of all students.
• Assist students in accessing, interpreting, and evaluating information from multiple sources.
• Provide appropriate instruction and modifications for students with special needs, including exceptional education students and students who have limited proficiency in English.
• Provide quality work for students focused on meaningful, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.
• Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
• Foster student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others through role modeling and learning activities.
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate intervention, referral, or reporting actions.

Technology

• Use appropriate technology in instructional delivery.
• Use technology to establish an atmosphere of active learning.
• Provide students with opportunities to use technology to gather and share information with others.
• Facilitate student access to the use of electronic resources.
• Explore and evaluate new technologies and their educational impact.
• Use technology to review student assessment data.
• Use technology for administrative tasks.

Collaboration

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents, and the community.
• Collaborate with students, parents, school staff, and other appropriate persons to assist in meeting student needs.
• Provide accurate and timely information to parents and students about academic and behavioral performance.
• Work with other teachers in curriculum development, special activities, and sharing ideas and resources.
• Establish and maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with students' families to increase student achievement.

Professional Learning

• Engage in continuing improvement of professional knowledge and skills.
• Assist others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of particular areas of responsibility.
• Keep abreast of developments and instructional methodology, learning theory, curriculum trends, and content.
• Conduct a personal assessment.