Social Studies Teacher

Starting Date: Immediately

The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

• Having a Lock “heart” for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
• Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both themselves and others;
• Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results.

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

• Build a culture of equity by removing barriers for students to achieve and succeed at the highest levels regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, language, disability, sexual orientation, family background, and socio-economic status.
• Accountable for results: make high expectations known and take ownership of results.
• Open communicator: actively seek and effectively apply continuous feedback from those served.
• High emotional intelligence: apply to better understand the unique needs of students and their families.
• Growth mindset: treat challenges as opportunities, persist in setbacks, learn from criticism and failure, and demonstrate that growth is achieved through effort.

• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the district’s curriculum program requirements and provide written evidence of preparation. Prepare lessons that accommodate individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of learners’ styles and needs and present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Work with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteers and oversee completion.

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and suitable for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Maintain and file all required reports, records, and documents.

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community…