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Classroom Teacher
Job Title: Teacher Exemption Status: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher Scale Dept/School: Assigned Campus Calendar Days: 187 Contract: Probationary/Term Revised: 2.2.2023 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 an 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 student behavior
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Major Responsibilities and Duties
  • Instructional Strategies:
Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of student's assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. Assess 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).Student Growth and Development: Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing, adjusting instructional methods as necessary to have a positive impact on student achievement. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned, sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal. Be a positive role model for students; be professional in appearance, in manner, and in attitude; and support mission of school district. Classroom Management and Organization: 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. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials, identifying and using community resources consistent with the objectives of the class. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Communication: Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members. Demonstrate consistent loyalty to district, school, colleagues, and profession, being highly positive and supportive in staff relationships. Professional Growth and Development: Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. Attend and participate in faculty and professional learning community (PLC) meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Actively pursue a long-range program of professional growth; continually seeking self-improvement. Other: Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Assume other duties as assigned by the principal and the Superintendent of Schools.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Direct the work of instructional aide(s).Evaluation: The Classroom Teacher's evaluation is a responsibility resting with the campus principal. An evaluation shall be completed in writing at least once during the course of each school year.
Work Environment: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
  • Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
  • Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
  • Motion: Frequent walking
  • Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
  • Environment: Exposure to biological hazards
  • Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

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