Teacher, ESL

Position: Teacher, ESL, 2025-2026 School Year

• Date Posted:
  2/3/2025
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Position Type:
  Campus Teacher:
  Elementary/ Special Programs
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

Job Title: Teacher At-Risk
Reports To: Principal and/or Assistant Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY
Provides supplemental instructional services to identified at-risk students to increase their capacity to benefit from the instructional program and meet state academic standards. This position is funded with State Compensatory Education funds and provides instructional services that are supplemental to the regular education programs. 100% of the duty day must be spent on allowable services to identified at-risk students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Provides supplemental instruction using District adopted, evidence-based instructional strategies and resources that meet the needs of at-risk students.

Uses student performance data to design instructional services that appropriately address and accelerate the learning of identified at-risk students.

Collaborates with teachers, campus administrators, and other appropriate staff to ensure that at-risk students are provided with challenging and meaningful instructional programs that will enable them to perform satisfactorily on state assessments.

Participates in coordinating and implementing at-risk student interventions.

Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with campus administrators, district departments, and classroom teachers.

Develops and implements plans for supplemental curriculum program which provides for effective teaching strategies.

Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of at-risk students.

Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustees policies, and administrative regulations.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media that will enhance instruction for at-risk students.

Discusses student’s academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents/guardians on a regular basis and in accordance with campus guidelines and procedures.

Plans and implements a supplemental program of instruction that aligns with the Campus Improvement Plan and adheres to the district's philosophy, goals, and curriculum objectives as outlined in the adopted course of study.

Participates in professional learning opportunities for campus faculty and staff.

Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, textbooks, and facilities.

Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for educational aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).

Maintains regular, on-time attendance.

Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.

Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.

Provides progress and interim reports as required.

Presents a positive role model that supports the mission of the school and district.

Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.

Develops, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques which are consistently applied.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Assists in the selection of supplemental books, equipment, and other evidence-based instructional materials.

Communicates, orally and written, and interacts with students, parents, staff, and the community in a positive manner.

Maintains a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Participates in the district's professional development program.

Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.

Keeps informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers.

Compiles, maintains, and files all required reports, records, and other documents.

Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.

Demonstrates and utilizes technology and audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to at-risk students.

Prepares, administers, corrects, and records results of tests related to the campus At-Risk program.

Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations as they relate to the campus At-Risk program.

Teaches rules of conduct and social skills.

Counsels students with adjustment and academic problems and refers students to appropriate personnel, as needed.

Maintains records as required by school and district policy.

Maintains accurate attendance records and identifies chronic attendance problems that…