3rd Grade Teacher (26-27 School Year)

Esc3; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Medical Coverage starting at $30/month

Leave benefits including personal and sick leave

Optional add-on benefits like Dental and Vision

Job summary

Esc3 in Bay City, Texas is seeking a dedicated 3rd Grade Teacher for the upcoming school year. The role involves providing engaging learning activities and experiences aimed at fostering students' intellectual and social growth. Candidates must possess a valid Texas teaching certificate and a Bachelor's degree.

This position includes responsibilities such as developing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and collaborating with fellow educators. Attractive benefits include a $2,000 sign-on incentive and medical coverage options starting at $30/month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements.
• One year of student teaching or approved internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with appropriate learning activities.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement.
• Develop and implement lesson plans.

Skills

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Job description

3rd Grade Teacher (26-27 School Year) Bay City ISD

Job Title: 3rd Grade Teacher

Exemption Status / Test: Exempt / Professional

Critical Vacancy Sign On Incentive: $2,000

Eligibility for incentive - New to BCISD, teacher and valid from June 01-August 15:

Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the 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.

Employee Medical Coverage starting at $30/ month

Employee & Dependent Coverage starting at $343/ month

Optional Add-ON Benefits such as Dental, Vision, and Disability

Leave Benefits, personal leave and sick leave days

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an 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)

Demonstrate competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge / Skills:

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Experience: One year student teaching or approved internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Strategies

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles.
• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.

Student Growth and Development

• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to students code of conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Other

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.