- 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
- Supervise students
- 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
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