Teacher - 6th Grade ELAR​/ESL Certification ; Title

Position: Teacher - 6th Grade ELAR/ESL Certification Required (Title I)
Reports to: Principal

Duty Day: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 (Pay Based on Years of Experience -

Teacher Hiring Schedule)

Date Revised: 06-23

You just might be the person we are looking for if you have:

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Valid Texas teacher certificate

Ability to work with school and community population

Ability to work with students in at-risk situations

Ability to analyze academic data and to develop a plan of action designed to accelerate student progress, specifically in reading and mathematics

The mission of this role:

Provide focused, direct, supplemental instructional services to identified Title I students based on student data analysis and supplemental professional development/coaching for teachers in order to accelerate student learning.

What success looks like for this role:

• Provide targeted, supplemental, research-based instruction to identified students with an emphasis on data-based areas of need.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and modify instructional strategies to accelerate student performance.
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and skill in the subject area taught.
• Plan lessons in collaboration with classroom teacher for instructional delivery to support core academic curriculum.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
• Collaborate on the long and short-range accelerated intervention plans for targeted students.
• Prepare for classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
• Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
• Administer discipline and punishment in accordance with Board policies and administrative regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective classroom management.
• Test students, record/share grades, and send progress reports to parents.
• Assess the progress of students on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and professional learning collaborative meetings as appropriate.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents.
• Participate in appropriate professional growth activities.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, and parents.
• Assist in the selection of instructional materials.
• Be responsible for receiving and maintaining textbooks, study materials, teaching supplies, and classroom equipment as provided by the District.
• Evaluate student performance and modify instructional strategies as needed to accelerate student performance.
• Meet with parents and staff in collaborative meetings to plan and implement instructional goals, objectives and strategies designed to accelerate student academic achievement.
• Communicate with parents in an effort to accelerate student academic performance. Demonstrate respect for and adherence to confidentiality laws.

Potential leadership opportunities in this role:

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and student teacher(s)
• Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy

Why work for Katy ISD?

• Overall A rating from the Texas Education Agency
• Forbes rating - one of the best employers in the state of Texas
• Niche rating - top school district in the Houston area
• World-class professional development and training opportunities to grow our network of confident and innovative teachers
• Inclusive work environment where collaboration and teamwork are embedded in the culture and diversity is highly valued
• Competitive pay for teachers
• Advanced degree stipend for Master's or Doctorate degree
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts,…