Teacher - Science - Academic ; Title

Teacher
- Science
- Academic Support (Title I)

Start Date: Immediately

Reports to: Principal

Duty Day: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I00

Date Revised: 07-23

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university;
  Masters preferred
• Science, Reading, and/or Math specialization preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• Minimum of four years of experience teaching science/reading/math preferred
• Knowledge of accelerated instructional strategies for science/reading/math
• Ability to administer and interpret assessment instruments
• Attends professional learning and uses high-quality instructional materials
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Physically able to monitor student behavior and academic progress
• Physically able to move about the room for formative assessments

Provide reading and/or math accelerated instruction to at-risk students; use assessment data to identify learning needs; develop and deliver intervention plans.

• Provide intervention to students most at risk of failing to attain grade-level expectations.
• Administer diagnostic instruments as needed.
• Interpret assessment results to determine accelerated learning needs.
• Develop instructional plans for identified students.
• Monitor student progress and growth.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process when appropriate.
• Assist classroom teachers analyzing assessments and designing interventions.
• Participate in collaborative conversations for instructional decisions.
• Support parents in improving child literacy and math/science development at home.
• Attend ongoing staff development in intervention and accelerated instruction.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and documents.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the development of at-risk students.
• Manage student behavior according to policies and IEPs.
• Take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Stay informed of state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Attend faculty meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit support.
• Demonstrate appropriate techniques for community and parent involvement.

Computer, fax, copier, smart panel, hovercam, tape recorder, and other specialized equipment.

Stand for long periods; frequent stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing of equipment; maintain emotional control under stress.