The posting
Days per Year: 187
Min: $60,500
JOB TITLE: Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE: Teacher Salary Scale
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Teacher is responsible for providing support (campus or student) for the successful implementation of the instructional Theory of Action in accordance with District goals, policies and procedures.
All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATONS:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned one year of student teaching or approved internship, or
- Bachelor’s degree to be eligible for the 1-year District permit
Preferred:
- Two years of successful classroom experience
- ESL certification
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Knowledge of subjects assigned
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Teach in accordance with staff assignment.
- Display effective teaching practices.
- Complete effective lesson plans with immediate and long-range goals.
- Develop lessons appropriately.
- Use time effectively,
- Choose appropriate materials and activities.
- Present subject matter clearly and interestingly.
- Coordinate and plan with team members, when appropriate.
- Administer the classroom to create an environment conducive to learning.
- Organize the procedures for effective classroom management.
- Organize the assigned area in an efficient, appealing manner.
- Provide flexibility for individual and group activities.
- Practice positive discipline techniques that help students gain self-control and responsibility for their actions.
- Maintain a positive, accepting attitude in working with students.
- Cooperate with school personnel in providing for student welfare.
- Supervise behavior and safety of students in classes, between classes and during school-related activities on and off campus.
- Work with counselors, administrators, parents and other staff members to place students in the most effective educational setting.
- Instruct students in school safety and emergency drill procedures.
- Participate in special activities and programs provided for students and parents.
- Initiate communications with parents.
- Inform parents about programs for students.
- Make parents aware if problems arise.
- Keep parents informed about student progress.
- Cooperate with appropriate program directors.
- Administer an appropriate record keeping system.
- Maintain accurate records for student evaluation and progress.
- Maintain accurate attendance records as required by building, District and state regulations.
- Maintain accurate records for all textbooks, materials, and funds provided by the District.
- Maintain records of parent contacts, conferences, disciplinary measures and referrals to other school personnel.
- Meet required record keeping format and timelines effectively.
- Exemplifies professionalism in behavior and performance.
- Cooperate with staff and administrators, sharing work willingly.
- Work with team leaders and principal to benefit from evaluation by using strengths and improving areas of needs.
- Exemplify professionalism and creates a positive attitude toward the teaching profession.
- Promote understanding of District programs and policies.
- Remain current in education and the specific areas of instruction though literature, workshops, conferences, professional organizations and college courses.
- Adhere to the Texas Education Code of Ethics and supports the District’s philosophy.
- Report to work daily per your schedule approved by your campus principal.
- Perform other appropriate duties as assigned based on the specific need of your assigned campus.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
