2nd Grade Teacher-SST Champions Elementary

SST Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

SST Champions Elementary in Houston, TX, invites applications for a 2nd Grade Teacher. The role focuses on delivering engaging instruction to help students grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and meeting Texas “highly qualified” standards. The teacher will plan lessons, maintain records, and collaborate with staff to foster a positive learning environment. The position is full-time and salary ranges from $62,000 to $84,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Meet Texas “highly qualified” standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare lessons reflecting accommodations for individual differences.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Employ instructional techniques and media suitable for the classroom and student needs.
• Assess student progress and provide regular reporting as required.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as needed.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Assist administration in implementing district policies.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintain order.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Computer skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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2nd Grade Teacher-SST Champions Elementary

TEACHERS/OTHERPROFESSIONALS Full Time Teacher Houston, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3020

Salary Range: $62,000.00 To $84,000.00 Annually

Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the subject area(s) assigned to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Meet Texas “highly qualified” standards.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the campus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use computers including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 SST Schools 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 and campus staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Prepare and submit lesson plans in a timely manner in the platform the school utilizes.
• Maintain a minimum number of grades in the Gradebook in a timely manner.
• Meet the mentor teacher regularly (if new teacher)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Position isin an officesetting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.