Job Title:         Classroom Teacher                                           Wage/Hour Status:            Exempt

Reports to:       Principal                                                           Date Revised:              October 2022

Dept./School:  Assigned Campus and Grade Level

Summary:

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.

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements
• Demonstrated competency in the core subject area assigned
• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience
• Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certificate

Other Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of core academic subject assigned.
2. Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
3. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
4. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to effectively present information and responds to questions from administrators, peers, students, parents, and the general public.
6. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
7. Ability to provide virtual/distance learning to students via Google Classroom and other multimedia options in response to pandemics, natural disasters, catastrophic events, etc.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies

1. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required by deadlines set by the campus and/or district.
2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
4. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
5. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
6. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
7. Work with other members of staff, including interventionists, to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
8. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
9. Use technology to strengthen the teaching-learning process.

Student Growth and Development

10. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
11. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
12. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
13. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
14. Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.

Classroom Management and Organization

15. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
16. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
17. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
18. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Communication

19. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
20. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

21. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
22. If considered and designated as a new teacher by HR or Administration, teacher will be required to attend New Teacher Academy comprising of approximately 5 days either at the beginning of the academic year or during designated Saturdays throughout the academic year.
23. Attend and participate in school related activities to include but not limited to, faculty meetings, conferences, Open House, Report Card Night, Meet the Teacher, Title I meetings, Professional Development, approved community events, etc. Some activities may transpire after instructional hours.

Other

24. Maintain confidentiality.
25. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
27. Will serve on staff committees as required.
28. Provide weekly performance reports, required logs and other required documentation by set deadlines.
29. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
30. Performs other duties as assigned by the campus administration.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).

Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, standard instructional equipment, peripherals, P.E. teachers; automated external defibrillator (AED).

Working Conditions:

Occasional absences are understood but regular attendance is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to prolonged standing, sitting, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and frequent walking. Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment. Employee may work inside/outside and may be subject to extreme weather. Regular exposure to noise. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; may work prolonged or irregular hours. Employee may be subject to biological hazards.

In accordance with TEA regulations, STET/HMPS will provide virtual/distance learning when it is necessary. This platform will be conducted either from a classroom or a location other than the school building, as approved by the Superintendent.  Employee will be subject to virtual/distance learning policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook. 

STET/HMPS considers applications for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.