Primary Purpose Provide all students with appropriate learning experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function as successful, productive, contributing members of our society. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
Qualifications Education • Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university • Valid Texas certificate for the subject and level assigned
Special Knowledge and Skills • Positive and productive communication and interpersonal skills • Knowledge and demonstrated competency in the subjects assigned • General knowledge of curriculum and instruction • Specific knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area • Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation • In-depth knowledge of behavior principles and strategies to include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) • Ability to incorporate behavior principles in positive, proactive, and instructional ways • Knowledge of positive behavior supports and crisis interventions • Flexibility to change, innovation, to meet the needs of all students • General knowledge of objective data collection and interpretation
Experience At least one year of student teaching or approved internship
Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Strategies • Promote student growth • Guide the learning of students in accordance with the districts philosophy of education toward the achievement of curriculum goals and the students IEP • Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through ARD Committee process for each student assigned and through alignment to the curriculum
Implementation of Instructional or Skill Development Programs • Implement an instructional or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required • Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students
Participation in ARD Committees • Participate in ARD committees on a regular basis • Align teaching and available resources to the District curriculum
Presenting Subject Matter • Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, administrative guidelines, and the District curriculum
Conducting Ongoing Assessments • Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and use results to plan and implement instruction
Collaboration with Colleagues • Work cooperatively with other teachers to modify curriculum and instruction as needed for special education, 504, ELL, and GT students according to guidelines established • Work cooperatively with the campus and district instructional supervisors, leaders, and department heads to improve instruction
Assuming Responsibilities • Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned, sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal • Use available technologies as appropriate teaching and learning tools • Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides and volunteers
Communication • Use positive and productive communication skills to present information accurately and clearly • Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members • Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality • Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, and other staff members • Respond to parent phone calls, messages in a timely manner • Be a positive role model for students
Classroom Management and Organization • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students • Provide or supervise personal care and feeding of students as stated in IEP • Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students • Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations and using the least amount of physical intervention necessary to maintain safety of the student • Provides for care and protection of school property and be held accountable for books, equipment, and other instructional materials • Maintains accurate student accounting and grading records in compliance with local and state requirements • Assist in upholding and implementing administrative regulations and board policy • Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis • Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports • Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices • Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices • Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and implement effective policy-driven decision making
Professional Growth and Development • Seek and participate in professional development activities to improve instructional effectiveness, thereby increasing student achievement • Participate collaboratively with colleagues to reflect on ones teaching practices • Stay abreast of developments in the profession and display flexibility to change • Maintain updated records of all professional development activities • Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies • Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
Personal Growth and Work Habits • Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship • Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD • Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth • Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action • Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals • Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications • Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students • Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities • Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings • Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor • Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers • Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school, department are met • Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication, i.e., email, written, and verbal • Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned
Working Conditions Mental Demands • Maintain positive and productive verbal and non-verbal and written communication concentration while performing duties • Ability to maintain emotional control under stress • Ability to work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands • Environmental Factors • Frequent standing, stooping, bending, lifting, moving textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom materials