Teacher - Elementary; Pool

Teacher - Elementary (Pool Posting)

Job Status: OPEN Posting Date: 12/02/2025 Posting Number: 013298

Location:

District Wide

Position Title:

Teacher - Elementary (Pool Posting) Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Principal

Primary

Purpose:

To help students learn subject matter, skills, and understandings that will lead them toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological growth and maturation.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor's degree from accredited university

* ESL certification in core content area

* Texas Certification with required endorsements per Texas Education Agency regulations

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable to the administration

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Experience:

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.

* Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

* 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).

* Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.

* Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

* 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.

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.

* 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.

Professional Growth and Development

* Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

* Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

* Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

* Performs other duties as the superintendent may assign.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s)

Customer Care

Skills:

* Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff and other professionals at all times.

* Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.

* Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.

* Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.

* Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:
May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule. Days: 187