Teacher - KAP Geometry

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports to: Principal

Duty Days: 187

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00 – (Pay Based on Years of Experience - Teacher Hiring Schedule)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the subject and level assigned
• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• ESL certification required for ELA, Reading, and self‑contained Special Education teaching assignments (or ability to obtain within two years)
• General knowledge of design and delivery issues related to alignment for best results in student achievement
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Student teaching or approved internship
• Physically able to monitor student discipline and progress and meet other student needs as required
• Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and facilitate small and large group instruction

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show evidence of preparation in Eduphoria/Forethought as required by district policy.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Cooperate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Implement technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned, and sponsor outside activities as approved by the campus principal.
• Present a positive role model for students.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations and IEPs.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in campus and district staff development programs.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile and maintain all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals in areas of assigned responsibilities to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
• Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs and initiate activities to meet identified needs.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques to enhance community and parent involvement in the local school system.

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