Teacher- ELA​/Yearbook​/Journalism

Primary Purpose

Provide all students with appropriate learning 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.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas certificate for the subject and level assigned

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated competency in the subject(s) assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
• Openness to change and innovation to meet the needs of all students

Experience

• At least one year student teaching or approved internship

Instructional strategies to promote student growth

• Guide the learning of students in accordance with the district’s philosophy of education toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Align teaching and available resources to the District curriculum.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative guidelines and the District curriculum.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and use results to plan and implement instruction.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curricula and instruction as needed for special education, 504, ELL, and GT students according to guidelines established.
• Work cooperatively with the campus and district instructional supervisors, leaders, and department heads to improve instruction.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to campus and district requirements.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Use available technologies as appropriate teaching and learning tools.
• Integrate the instruction of technology into subject area teaching.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteers.

Communication

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, and other staff members.
• Respond to parent phone calls/messages in a timely manner.

Classroom management and organization

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations and using least amount of physical intervention necessary to maintain safety of the student.
• Provides for care and protection of school property and be held accountable for books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Maintains accurate student accounting and grading records in compliance with local and state requirements.
• Assists in upholding and implementing administrative regulations and board policy.
• Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.

Data and Policy Decision Making (Data)

• Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.
• Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.

Policy Decision Making (Policy)

• Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.
• Implement effective policy-driven decision making.

Professional growth and development

• Seek and participate in professional development activities to improve instructional effectiveness thereby increasing student achievement.
• Participate collaboratively with colleagues to reflect on one’s teaching practices.
• Stay abreast of developments in the profession and display openness to change and innovation.
• Maintain updated record of all professional development activities.
• Keep informed…