Secondary Teacher

# Job Title: Teacher

## Exemption Status

• Test: Exempt
• Professional

## Reports To

• Principal

## Date Revised

• [Not Specified]

## Dept.

• [Not Specified]

## School Assigned

• [Not Specified]

## Campus

• [Not Specified]

## 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.

## Qualifications

### Education

• Bachelors degree from accredited university.

### Certification

• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements.
• Related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI).

### Demonstrated Competency

• Core academic subject area assigned.

### Special Knowledge

• [Not Specified]

### 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

• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.

## Major Responsibilities and Duties

### Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the districts curriculum program 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, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• 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 aides and volunteers 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.
• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.

### Classroom Management and Organization

• 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 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.

### 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.

### Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

## Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aides.

## Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work prolonged or irregular hours.

## Physical Demands

• Posture: Prolonged standing, frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent walking.
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying less than 15 pounds; may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.

## Environmental Factors

• Work inside; may work outside.
• Regular exposure to noise.

## Tools/Equipment Used

• Personal computer and peripherals.
• Standard instructional equipment.
• P.E. teachers: Automated External Defibrillator (AED).