2026-2027 Health​/Technology Block Teacher

Health/Technology Block Teacher @ Bush Elementary

Primary

Purpose:

To assist students in learning content and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate that includes Health Education or a Health endorsement
• Current ESL Certification: ESL Certification required within (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in the  school year
• Meet NCLB Highly Qualified criteria as required by assignment.
• Meets district minimum requirements for content area staff development (or will meet within one (1) year

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Teaching Technology Applications experience preferred
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and time management skills

Experience:

• Three (3) years classroom teaching experience

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan and teach a program of study integrating technology and health education.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives.
• Employ appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Assess students' accomplishments, continually.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures.
• Assist in implementing policies and rules.
• Maintain professional competence through professional development.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities.
• Implement classroom modifications for special education/504 students.

• Actively seek and participate in health and instructional technology professional growth.
• Comply with state, district, and federal laws; district and campus regulations and policies for instructional specialists as they exist or may hereafter be amended.
• Participate in faculty meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

Other:

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Evaluation:

Performance in this role is evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Teachers, the Texas Teachers Evaluation and Support System.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used :
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture:
Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting:
Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds);
May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment:
May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Probationary contract – 187 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district

New Salary Schedule

Minimum teacher starting salary is $67,100 ( base $64,700 + $2,400 Teacher Retention Allotment (TRA) Stipend)

Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days, the salary will be less.

Note:

TRA/SRA (Teacher and Staff Retention Allotment) amount is in addition to the regular salary listed.