Physical Ed. Teacher - Prospective Campus

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provide students with appropriate face‑to‑face instruction in the assigned academic subject area to foster their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development. Facilitate the development of competencies and skills necessary for success in society. Additionally, may offer distance or virtual learning options when required to accommodate individual needs and ensure the continuity of instruction.

• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through distance, virtual, or face‑to‑face learning to fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and needs.
• 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 an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• 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 special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process and provide blended learning opportunities in the classroom environment.

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• 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 district.
• Be a positive role model for students, supporting the mission of the school district.

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

• Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during a scheduled conference period or designated office hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents. The rest of the workday is committed to planning, preparing, online staff development, virtual campus/district meetings, ARDs, implementing, and evaluating lessons and activities.
• Communicate daily with all students or parents via Google Classroom, Google Meet, Microsoft Office 365 Email, or phone or video conference. Maintain an ongoing contact log for your records.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Provide ongoing feedback of student achievement through formal and informal methods on mastery of lessons as per established district grading procedures.

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

• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).

• Work prolonged or irregular hours, prolonged sitting, repetitive computer work, frequent use of hands and wrists.
• Work from home or location other than school building unless asked to go to the worksite.
• Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact:

• Title IX issues:
  Mark Micallef, m.micallef
• ADA/504 issues:
  Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa
• 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.