Classroom Teacher

Provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in a creative manner that is designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Promotes the mission and vision of the district.

Illustrative Duties:

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Possesses a solid knowledge of lesson cycle(s).
• Employs strong classroom management skills and creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares lessons that are data driven and reflect accommodations for individual differences.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and goals of the school.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Assesses the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Refers students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
• Takes necessary andreasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Makes provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes.
• Maintains open lines of communication.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for support staff and works with departmentheads.
• Maintains and improves professional competences.
• Develops and maintains technological skills to facilitate instruction.
• Participates in district staff development.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• One or more years teaching experience
• Strong knowledge of reading, writing, literacy development, and/or math
• Good communication skills in a professional manner both orally and in writing
• Ability to show empathy and effectively build relationships

• Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 
• Master’s degree preferred
• Texas Teacher Certificate

  Other Requirements:

• Maintains good attendance and is punctual and reliable.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.