TEACHER, ELEMENTARY DUAL LANGUAGE Rev. Jun 2022
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information
and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
Job No.: T950 FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: Teacher + Bilingual Stipend
Dept./Campus: Assigned Campus/ELL Services Term: 187 Days
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To 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 be successful in an ever-changing world. This position may be
contingent upon funding in whole or in part through state or federal grants.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- 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 differentiation.
- Present subject matter according to guideline established by Texas Education Agency, board policies,
and administrative regulations.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment
that reflect understanding of the learning styles, interests and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct assessment of student progress 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.
- Seek the assistance of district specialists as recommended to plan for instruction.
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Seek assistance for students who are consistently performing below grade level.
- Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
- Sponsor outside activities approved by 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 selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- 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
- 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.
TEACHER, ELEMENTARY DUAL LANGUAGE Rev. Jun 2022
All LISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information
and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise assigned teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s), student teacher(s), intern(s), beginning teacher(s)
and evaluate their job performance when needed.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education/Certification/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from accredited university.
- Valid Texas bilingual teaching certificate with either required endorsements or required training for
subject and level assigned.
- Student teaching, internship, fieldwork, observation, and all other placements required by universities
or state approved programs for certification.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of second language acquisition and English as a Second Language techniques; core
academic subject assigned; curriculum; and instruction.
- Skill in reading, writing, and orally communicate effectively, in order to instruct all content areas in
both English and Spanish; organization; communication; and interpersonal relations.
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties,
responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
- Needs to move about inside the classroom or campus to monitor students as necessary.
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
- Frequent moving of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom
equipment.
- Occasional requires lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
- Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on short-term basis.
- Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor
impact outside immediate work unit.
- Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.