Teacher, Middle-ELA;

Teacher, Middle-ELA  School Year)

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary: Minimum $62,750 (Based on  Pay Scale)

Primary

Purpose:

The Middle School Teacher is responsible for implementing the District’s 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher 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)

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Teach in accordance with staff assignment.
• Display effective teaching practices.
• Complete effective lesson plans with immediate and long‑range goals; develop lessons appropriately; use time effectively.
• Choose appropriate materials and activities; present subject matter clearly and interestingly.
• Coordinate and plan with team members, when appropriate, and with librarian to provide an effective library experience for students.
• Administer classroom to create an environment conducive to learning; organize procedures for effective classroom management; organize the assigned area efficiently; provide flexibility for individual and group activities.
• Practice positive discipline techniques that help students gain self‑control and responsibility for their actions.
• Maintain a positive, accepting attitude in working with students.
• Cooperate with school personnel in providing for student welfare; supervise behavior and safety of students in classes, between classes and during school‑related activities on and off campus.
• Work 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.
• Initiate communications with parents; inform parents about programs for students; make parents aware if problems arise; keep parents informed about student progress.
• Cooperate with appropriate program director, department chair, and all other school personnel.
• Administer an appropriate record‑keeping system; maintain accurate records for student evaluation and progress, attendance, textbooks, materials, and funds provided by the District; records of parent contacts, conferences, disciplinary measures and referrals to other school personnel; meet required record‑keeping format and timelines effectively.
• Exemplify professionalism in behavior and performance; share work willingly; work with team leaders and principal to benefit from evaluation by using strengths and improving areas of need; create a positive attitude toward the teaching profession; promote understanding of District programs and policies; remain current in education and the specific areas of instruction through literature, workshops, conferences, professional organizations and college courses;
  
  adhere to the Texas Education Code of Ethics and support the District’s philosophy.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.