Second Grade Teacher @ Hearne Elementary

Second Grade Teacher @ Hearne Elementary

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
• Current ESL Certification: required within 2 years of employment for teachers hired in the  school year
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• Gifted Teachers must have 30 hours of gifted approved hours required
• Knowledge of subject matter in assigned position
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Completion of student teaching or approved internship

• Serve a diverse population of students who may be participating in state/federal programs as well as general education.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Abide by the Alief ISD Code of Civility.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate of 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
• Foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
• Plan and participate in all meetings and provide appropriate documentation for students regarding admissions, reviews, progress, grades, dismissals, conferences, etc.
• Comply with state and federal laws, district policies, rules, regulations and administrative directives as they exist or may be amended.

• Plan and teach a program of study in accordance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), district mandates and curricula.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the district’s curriculum program.
• Implement instructional, linguistic, and/or modifications and accommodations per ARD, LPAC, Section 504, and RtI committees for students receiving services.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers and interventionists to modify curricula as needed for struggling general education students and special education students according to Individual Education Plan (IEP) guidelines.
• Work with other staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Diagnose the learning needs of all students and seek assistance from building and district leadership for appropriate intervention techniques.

• Assess ongoing accomplishments and needs of students, maintain records, and provide immediate feedback and progress reports on a regular basis.
• Administer state assessments as appropriate.
• Use small group instruction to support learning.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.

• Create an inviting, risk‑free, supportive, and warm learning environment appropriate to the developmental level and interests of students.
• Implement an appropriate and effective discipline management system in alignment with building and district policies.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required reports, records, and documents.

• Participate in professional development activities to improve job‑related skills.
• Comply with state, district, and federal laws; district and campus regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet current and future needs.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Direct the work of any assigned instructional aide(s).

Performance is evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of teachers on the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T‑TESS).