ELA Middle School Teacher (South Campus)

"JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Teacher - Middle School ELA for George I. Sanchez South

BASIC FUNCTION:Provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required.Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.Maintain and improve professional competence.Participate in district staff development.Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committeesMaintain a professional relationship with colleagues.Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.Maintain open communication with parents.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Ability to develop and deliver presentations.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.Ability to plan, assess, and evaluate programs.Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements.Organizing and coordinating skills.Skill in the configuration and use of computerized database programs.Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.