Teacher - Elementary

Teacher - Elementary

Jubilee Academies – Kingsville, TX (Kingsville)

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Job : 5726064

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Position Title: Elementary Teacher (Grades K–5)

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt, Monday–Friday

Length of Term/Employment: 190 workdays / At-will

Position Mission: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed 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.

• Hold at least a bachelor's degree and present official transcripts showing degree awarded.
• Demonstrate competency in a core academic subject area.
• Must believe fully in the mission and vision of Jubilee Academies.

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the school curriculum program and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare an emergency lesson plan folder to cover two days of material; 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 understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
• 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 SPED students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans.
• Collaborate with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teaching assistants and volunteers.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Participate in extended day and weekend school tutoring as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Student Growth and Development

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Teach students to work toward self-discipline and responsibility.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus Assistant Director.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school.
• Ensure good student discipline by maintaining regular attendance and punctuality.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Use the discipline management plan, including ground rules posted positively, a step process with reinforcement for appropriate on-task behavior and consequences for off-task behavior, and a lesson agenda that models task organization and time management skills.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, directors, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

Other

• Work week schedule:
  Workday begins at 7:30 a.m.
• Adhere to staff dress code.
• Arrive at first morning class 15 minutes before the class bell.
• Maintain a good working relationship with Jubilee Academies staff and parents.
• Actively participate in two school committees and chair one committee.
• Keep the Jubilee Academies…