Teacher PK, ESL - Wetmore Elementary

RESUME MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION

Location: Wetmore ES

Work Schedule: 10 Months

Work Type: Regular Full-Time

Exempt: Yes

In accordance with House Bill 3, the ranges above include additional compensation for classroom teachers with more than five (5) years of experience.

All salary ranges are adopted annually by the Board of Trustees. The District ensures salary placement for new hires will be based on verified years of experience according to the Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service . These ranges should not be used to project salary amounts for subsequent years.

In addition, teachers and librarians may qualify for the following stipends:

Advanced Degree Stipends

Performance and Other Supplemental Stipends

Bilingual & ESL Stipends

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CALCULATION OF PAY: The annual pay for this position is pro-rated based on the effective date of the assignment**

EDUCATION :
Bachelors Degree

CERTIFICATION :

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

PRIMARY PURPOSE SUMMARY :
Responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establish effective rapport with students; provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth; and to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to become a responsible citizen and function successfully in society.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop and implement lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate and aligned with Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board Policies and Administrative Regulations.
4. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and needs of students assigned.
5. Conduct developmentally appropriate assessment and use results to plan instructional activities.
6. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
7. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to District requirements.
8. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
9. Help students analyze and improve social and emotional skills/competencies.
10. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
11. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned - Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
12. Be a positive role model for students and support mission of North East Independent School District.
13. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
14. Manage student behavior with developmentally appropriate methods and in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
16. Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
17. Establish and maintain openness of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.
18. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members.
19. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
20. Participate in staff development activities to improve job related skills.
21. Successfully complete all professional development training within established timelines as required by the Texas Education Agency and the District.
22. Keep informed of and comply with state, District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
23. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records and other required documents.
24. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
25. Maintain confidentiality of information.
26. Report to work on time every day.
27. Performs additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Ability to adjust and be flexible to a multitude of situations as they occur
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to concentrate, interpret policy and procedures, reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, memorize, read, coordinate, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control
• Valid Texas Drivers License with driving record that meets the requirements of the District
• Valid Class "B" Texas Drivers License (Commercial) with a driving record that meets the requirements of the District - Employee must meet the standards set by the Texas Education Agency, Department of Transportation and the Texas Department of Public Safety (This requirement is for those teachers assigned supplemental duties that require transporting students in District vehicles)
  

Application to a specific job opening does not guarantee an individual will maintain this assignment permanently upon employment. All employees are subject to reassignment based on their qualifications and the needs of the District.