Teacher, Dance

JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED

POSTING DATE: 10/06/2026

POSTING NUMBER:

POSITION TITLE:

Teacher, Dance )

Primary

Purpose:

To facilitate the teaching and learning process within a positive learning environment (in-person, distance and/or virtual) so that students acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for them to become responsible, contributing adults in a democratic society.

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Enhance the academic growth of students through the use of effective teaching practices as utilized in the instructional model.
• Guide the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
• Employ the instructional methods and resources that are most appropriate for meeting state objectives.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

• Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Counsel with colleagues, students and/or parents regarding student achievement and the instructional program.
• Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.

• Create an in-person and/or virtual classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Strive to implement the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Maintain order in the in-person and/or virtual classroom in a fair and just manner through reasonable rules and regulations.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads and/or grade level leaders, evaluate their job performance.

• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

• Accept responsibility for professional growth through involvement in an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institution of higher learning.

• Be available in-person, by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students and/or parents.
• Communicate with students and parents on a regular basis via phone, video conference, email or district-approved website.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Attendance at work is an essential function.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent.

• Supervise teacher aides and volunteers as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Valid Texas teacher certificate or teaching certificate from out of state appropriate for position
• Must meet requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) for highly qualified teachers

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Effective communication skills/collaborative working style
• Ability to instruct students using a variety of technology applications and platforms
• Ability to exercise effective teaching practices appropriate for assigned modality
• Ability to support students with computer setup, navigation, and technology issues if assigned to distance or virtual instruction
• Expertise in one or more academic areas and/or developmental age group or population

Working Conditions:

Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively…