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Job Title: 3rd Grade Teacher
Reports to: Principal
Compensation: Pays up to $45 per hour
Primary Purpose:
Provide students with appropriate and innovative learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned that challenges students with rigorous, authentic, and engaging 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 successfully in society.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/educator-certification-resources
- Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
- Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Project-Based Learning design and implementation
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to use Computers, Chromebook, Printer, Google suite of products including Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Zoom
- At least one year of student teaching or approved internship
- Project-Based Learning preferred
Instructional Strategies
- Develop and implement lesson plans and PBL projects that fulfill the requirements of the district's PBL curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Prepare lessons and projects that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of Project-Based Learning and the needs of students assigned.
- 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).
- Collaborate with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
- Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- 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 the mission of the school district.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the Student Handbook.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
- Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Supervise assigned teacher aide(s).
- Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- We highly encourage all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
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.