Teacher (Secondary)
To provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. To enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.
- Develops and implements plans for curriculum program
which provides for effective teaching strategies.
- Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and
materials to meet the needs of all students.
- Presents the subject matter according to guidelines
established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustees policies, and
administrative regulations.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media
consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
- Discusses student’s academic and behavioral attitudes
and achievements with parents/guardians on a regular basis and in accordance
with campus guidelines and procedures.
- Plans and implements a program of instruction that
adheres to the district's philosophy, goals, and curriculum objectives as outlined
in the adopted course of study.
- Participates in professional learning opportunities for
campus faculty and staff.
- Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment,
materials, textbooks, and facilities.
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational
aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).
- Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
- Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning
theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of
the school's curriculum.
- Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process
and the development of good study habits.
- Provides progress and interim reports as required.
- Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities,
as assigned, and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
- Presents a positive role model that supports the mission
of the school and district.
- Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the
intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
- Develops, in accordance with district and building
guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline
techniques which are consistently applied.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to
protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other
instructional materials.
- Communicates, orally and written, and interacts with
students, parents, staff, and the community in a positive manner.
- Maintains a professional relationship with all
colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Uses acceptable communication skills to present
information accurately and clearly.
- Participates in the district's professional development
program.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence
through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course
work at institutions of higher learning.
- Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and
responsible.
- Keeps informed of and complies with state, district, and
school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Compiles, maintains, and files all required reports,
records, and other documents.
- Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as
required.
- Demonstrates and utilizes technology and audiovisual
teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
- Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records
results.
- Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral
presentations.
- Teaches rules of conduct and social skills.
- Counsels students with adjustment and academic problems
and refers students to appropriate personnel, as needed.
- Maintains grade records as required by school.
- Maintains accurate attendance records and identifies
chronic attendance problems that affect student learning.
- Contacts parents when absences impact student
achievement.