Math Teacher, HS

Math Teacher, HS  School Year)

RICHEY ACADEMY - Houston, Texas

Job : 5610901

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Days per Year: 187

Min Salary: $62,750

Job Title: Teacher - HS

Reports To: Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale

Primary

Purpose:

The High School Teacher is responsible for implementing the District instructional program and educational philosophy in the subject area or grade level designated in accordance with District goals, policies and procedures. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship (Preferred)

Special Knowledge /

Skills:

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze student performance data
• Knowledge of lesson design qualities
• Knowledge of Professional Learning Communities
• Willingness to work in small learning communities

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach in accordance with staff assignment.
  • Designs effective lesson plans with immediate and long-range goals.
  • Designs lessons that demonstrate real-world relevance and integration.
  • Uses time effectively.
  • Chooses appropriate materials and activities.
  • Presents subject matter clearly and interestingly.
  • Coordinates and plans with team members.
  • Monitors student performance using formative and summative assessments.
  • Analyzes student performance data and develops a plan for student success.
  • Implements the RTO process when appropriate.
  • Participates in professional learning communities.
  • Utilizes technology to support, and enhance instruction.
  • Work on inter-disciplinary teams to focus on curriculum integration, relevance and student success.
• Administer classroom to create an environment conducive to learning.
  • Organizes procedures for effective classroom management.
  • Organizes the assigned teaching area in an efficient, appealing, and safe manner.
  • Provides flexibility for individual and group activities.
  • Practices positive discipline techniques that help students gain self-control and responsibility for their actions.
  • Maintains a positive, accepting attitude in working with students.
  • Works individually with students in a tutorial setting.
• Cooperate with school personnel in providing for student welfare.
  • Supervises behavior and safety of students in classes, between classes and during school-related activities on and off campus.
  • Works with counselors, administrators, parents and other staff members to place students in the most effective educational setting.
  • Instruct students in school safety and emergency drill procedures.
  • Participate in special activities and programs provided for students and parents.
  • Cooperate with and support the co-curricular activities provided for students.
  • Participate in the co-curricular activities appropriate to the subject area or area of interest.
  • Works with appropriate administrators and maintenance staff to ensure student safety in the classroom, hallways, laboratories and other school facilities.
• Initiate communications with parents.
  • Inform parents of students’ progress.
  • Keeps parents informed of any behavior or attendance issues.
• Cooperate with appropriate record keeping system.
• Administer an appropriate record keeping system.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date records for student performance in online gradebook.
  • Maintains accurate attendance records as required by building, District and state regulations.
  • Maintains accurate records for all textbooks, materials and funds provided by the District.
  • Maintains records of parent contacts, conferences, disciplinary measures and referrals.
  • Meets required record keeping format and timelines effectively.
• Exemplifies professionalism in behavior and…