Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university (masters preferred)

2. Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of curriculum of subjects /grade levels assigned such as Carnegie Learning Math and College Board Math Courses
• Knowledge of Math Discourse and 5E Math model
• Knowledge of curriculum of subjects/grade levels assigned such as Discovery Science and College Board Science Courses
• Knowledge of 5E model and Inquiry Based Learning for Science
• Knowledge and skills for differentiated instructional strategies for gifted and above-level learners, on-level learners, and below-level learners
• Knowledge and skills for instructional strategies to support Emergent Bi-Lingual Learners in math and science courses
• Knowledge of intervention strategies and progress monitoring
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Belief in professional learning and continuous improvement

Experience:

• At least five years of successful secondary classroom experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

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  Collaborate and plan with teaching teams to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
• Work collaboratively with campuses to meet the instructional needs based on campus improvement plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with instructional staff to create a collaborative atmosphere that will result in sharing ideas, strategies, practices and resources to improve instruction throughout the campus.
• Provide embedded professional development that will ensure that all teachers have the knowledge, skills and resources to implement innovative instructional strategies that will improve achievement for all students.
• Partner with special education and general education co- teachers throughout the campus to develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and reflect strategies and practices for differences in student learning needs.
• Partner with campus teachers and personnel to develop strategies and practices that meet the needs of varied learners.
• Work with inclusion co-teachers and support staff in preparing, modifying and focusing instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Develop, create and share innovative teaching strategies, manipulatives, resources and research based practices throughout the campus to improve student achievement.
• Utilize coaching techniques such as modeling, collaboration, observing and providing feedback and teacher support to assist teachers to provide effective teaching practices to improve student achievement.
• Work closely with instructional excellence team to ensure emphasis on critical standards.
• Be innovative and creative to develop lessons, activities and resources to meet differentiated needs within a classroom.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Create and develop a safe and open, productive learning community for all instructional staff members.
• Partner with teachers to create classroom activities that reflect the routinely used accommodations and modifications identified for use with the STAAR state assessment.
• Utilize data such as formative and summative assessments to drive instruction.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.

Student Growth and Development

• Monitor student progress and meet with teachers to discuss possible interventions.
• Assist teachers to conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.

Management and Organization

• Assist with student monitor meetings and serve as a resource for such teams when determining individual student needs.

Communication

• 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.

Personal Growth and Development

• 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.

General Duties

• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NA

Equipment Used:

Copier, calculator, computer and printer

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing required. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Terms of Employment:

Work year established by the Board; salary according to current schedule.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.