Teacher - 3rd grade

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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. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

• Education/Certification/Licensure
  • 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

• At least one-year student teaching or approved internship

• Guide the learning of students in accordance with the district's philosophy of instruction 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.
• Offer accelerated instruction to each student who meets any of the state "at risk" criteria in order for the student to perform satisfactorily on the state assessment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 in accordance with the CCISD Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• 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.
• 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.
• Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices.
• Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.
• Implement effective policy-driven decision making.
• 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.
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