CTE Teacher - Health Science

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.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or high school diploma/GED and equivalent wage-earning experience as required by certification
• Valid Texas career and technical education certificate with required license, endorsements, and training for subject and level assigned, or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
• Demonstrated competency in the career and technical education subject area assigned
• ESL certification required within seven months of employment for elementary and secondary core content areas;
  Math, Science, Social Studies, English, and Special Education.
• CDL obtained within 18 months of employment for coaches, ag teachers, and band directors.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of career and technical education subject assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to oversee student field experiences in career area assigned
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience:
  
  Student teaching, approved internship, or wage-earning experience in the area of certification

7. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

8. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.

9. Present a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

10. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

11. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

13. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

15. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

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

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

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

19. Comply with federal, state, and local regulations related to the occupational area assigned.

20. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).