Job Title: Teacher - Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports To: Principal - Date Revised: February 28, 2022
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
 

Primary Purpose:
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned 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 accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for
certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
[Physical Education Teachers: Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) certificate[
 

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
 

Experience:
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience
 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
1. Develop and implement lesson plans for in-person, distance, and virtual learning that fulfill the requirements of
district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as needed and required. Prepare lessons
that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
2. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology
that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of student's assigned and present subject matter
according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
4. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students
according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district
requirements.
6. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
 

Student Growth and Development
7. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
8. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus
principal.
9. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
 

Classroom Management and Organization
10. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional
development of students.
11. Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
12. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment materials, and facilities.
13. Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
14. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
 

Communication
15. Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
16. Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or district approved website.
17. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues,
and community members.
 

Professional Growth and Development
18. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
19. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
20. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
 

Other
21. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).
 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; and other instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated
external defibrillator (AED)]
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours