Social Studies Teacher​/Coach

Social Studies Teacher/Coach 4 Day Week

La Vernia ISD Junior High - La Vernia, Texas

Starting Date:
Immediately

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.

• Education/Certification
  :
  Bachelor’s degree from accredited university;
  Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements secondary social studies.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.
• Curriculum and instruction knowledge
  .
• Instruction and behavior management skills
  .
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  .
• Experience
  : 3 years of experience.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• 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 assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) 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; support mission of school district.

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with 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.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

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

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Tools/Equipment Used
:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.

Posture
:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion
:
Frequent walking.

Lifting
:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment.

Environment
:
Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise.

Mental Demands
:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $56,020 to $78,397 Per Year

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• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Charles Caughlin , Principal
• Junior High
• Phone:
• Email: ccaughlin