SEGUIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Teacher WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Teacher
DEPT/SCHOOL: Assigned Campus DAYS EMPLOYED: 187
DATE REVISED: November 2024
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
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
Provide students with appropriate distance or virtual instruction in the academic subject are
assigned to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social
growth
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree- college/ university degrees must be obtained from an accredited
program or university approved by the United States Department of Education and the
Texas Education Agency
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level
assigned
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
For secondary ELAR teachers: Must hold valid ESL certification or obtain ESL
certification by April of the school year in which you are hired
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
One year student teaching or approved internship
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Strategies
Develop and implement lesson plans through curriculum programs or distance and virtual
learning. To fulfill the requirements of district's 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,
technology and/or resources for distance and virtual learning. That reflect understanding of the
learning styles and needs of student's 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.
Student Growth and Development
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.
Provide ongoing feedback of student achievement through formal and informal methods.
Be a positive role model for students and support the goals of the campus and school district.
Classroom Management and Organization
Create a classroom or virtual 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.
Communication
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents,
students, colleagues, and community members.
Distance or Virtual Learning:
Virtual Learning- Communicate with students and parents for a minimum of 1 time(s) a week via
Google Classroom. For example, elementary teachers may be required to communicate one time
per week with each parent by phone or video conference. Each secondary teacher may be
required to communicate three times per week with each student via email, or phone or video
conference
Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing (at least 15 minutes before the start of
classes and 15 minutes after the end of classes) to confer with district personnel, students, and/or
parents. The rest of the workday is committed to planning, preparing, implementing, and
evaluating lessons and activities
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Professional Growth and Development
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.
Successfully complete all professional development training within established timelines as
required by the Texas Education Agency and the District.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:
Personal computer, phone system, video/instructional equipment
Peripherals
Standard instructional equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work prolonged or irregular hours
Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
Prolonged standing or sitting
Frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting and repetitive
computer work with hand and wrist
Frequent walking
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and
classroom equipment
May work inside or work outside, as well as inside your home or another location other
than a school building
Regular exposure to noise
Report to work on time every day
Perform additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned
REMOTE LEARNING
Create a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and
emotional development of students.
Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during indicated work hours (confirm expected work
hours with campus administration) to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents. The rest of
the workday is committed to planning, preparing, implementing, and evaluating lessons and activities.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on
Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
I understand that a portion or all of my position could be funded using a Federal funding source
(including extra duty pay, stipends, or compensation).
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Reviewed by ____ Date ____
Employee Signature __ Date Received ____
Numbers & Facts
Location
Seguin, TX
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Distance Learningunmatched
English as a Second Language (ESL/TESL)unmatched
Equipment Selectionunmatched
File Maintenanceunmatched
Formal Verificationunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Lesson Plansunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
PC (Personal Computer) Systemsunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Peripheral Hardwareunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Policy Evaluationunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
School Buildingsunmatched
Special Educationunmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Status Reportsunmatched
Student Conductunmatched
Teleconferencingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
Training/Teaching Materialsunmatched
University/School Policiesunmatched
University/School Regulationsunmatched
Videoconferencingunmatched
eLearningunmatched
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