Associate Teacher - Elementary

Corpus Christi Independent School District; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Independent School District is seeking a qualified educator to support education and certification needs while delivering effective instruction aligned with Texas standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and active or imminent Texas teaching certification within 2 years, with CCISD instructional support experience preferred. Base salary starts at $40,000 with a $1,000 Master’s stipend; 187 work days per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Willingness to obtain Texas teacher certification within 2 years.
• CCISD instructional support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans for student learning of daily objectives and core concepts.
• Ensures student engagement and success in learning, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Utilizes multiple instructional models, assessments and teaching practices.
• Designs lessons using State TEKS and District Curriculum, ensuring high quality and appropriate level.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance and textbooks issued.
• Manages time and materials effectively and meets deadlines.
• Instructs assigned subject areas and uses available instructional materials.
• Monitors student grades and progress and provides feedback.
• Communicates with parents on student progress regularly.
• Follows campus, district and state policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates self-direction in professional growth and works with colleagues.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Microsoft Office

Email usage

Student management systems

Multimedia tools

Electronic file management

TEKS technology applications

Technology ethics/etiquette

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Texas teacher certification within 2 years

Knowledge of CCISD instructional support experience

Job description

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's Degree
• Current community college or university instructor, or
• Individuals currently seeking and/or willing to obtain Texas teacher certification within 2 years.
• Currrent CCISD instructional support experience preferred

Technology Proficiency

Level 2 - Applied (Uses Technology for Specific Job-Related Purposes)

• Applied use of computer operations
• Applied use of software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office)
• Applied use of e-mail
• Applied use of printers
• Applied use of job-related financial and student management systems
• Applied use of multimedia tools
• Applied use of electronic file management
• Applied use of Technology Applications/TEKS
• CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

Special Knowledge/Skills Required

• Knowledgeable of curriculum and instruction in their area of certification.
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, assessment strategies, and motivational strategies that promote authentic student engagement.
• Presents a positive role model
• Works and relates positively with others
• Communicates effectively in oral and written form, with both students and adults

Function

Reports To

Campus Principal

Reponsibilities

• Plans for successful student learning of daily objectives that include basic knowledge and skills, and central concepts of the discipline.
• Ensures students are engaged and successful in learning, critical thinking and problem solving.
• Utilizes multiple models of instruction, assessment and effective teaching practices.
• Utilizes State TEKS and District Curriculum to design engaging lessons which are challenging, high quality and appropriate for the level of instruction.
• Maintains current accurate records of daily attendance and textbooks issued
• Able to effectively manage time and materials
• Accepts related assignments as requested by principals
• Instructs classes in the subject area(s) assigned
• Is responsible for the use and care of available instructional materials
• Maintains current records of student grades and progress
• Accurately evaluates and assesses performance of students in subject/s taught.
• Confers regularly with parents on student progress
• Fulfills related responsibilities, e.g., reporting grades, exams, field trips, and programs
• Maintains classroom discipline that allows for student learning,
• safety and teaches individual responsibility.
• Analyzes data and information from assessments and utilizes it for individualizing instruction.
• Identifies students that are at-risk of failing the subject or grade.
• Appropriately plans for remediation and intervention for students identified as at-risk.
• Appropriately modifies and accommodates student's needs based on IEP goals and 504 accommodations.
• Works cooperatively with the campus librarian in the selection of materials appropriate to the subject area.
• Encourages reluctant and struggling learners.
• Provides positive/constructive feedback and reinforces student learning.
• Is positive and courteous to students, parents, fellow educators and the community.
• Maintains and cares for all equipment and furniture.
• Meets deadlines as requested.
• Uses effective leadership techniques.
• Follows campus, district, and state policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates self-direction in professional growth.
• Communicates professionally with students, parents, educators, and the community.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and grade level/team members.
• Cooperates in facilitating the administration of the school.
• Develops those skills necessary for evaluation and diagnosis of student needs.
• Abides by all Federal, State, District and Campus rules and regulations.
• Submits all required reports and documents by due date.
• Must abide by all City, District and Campus safety and security policies and regulations.
• Creates an environment and atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Responsible for the academic success of students assigned.
• Responsible for determining and participating in professional development goals and activities that are aligned with the needs of the students, prior performance appraisal, as well as, the goals of the campus and district.
• Working Conditions:
• Ability to receive information and/or instruction from internal/external customers through spoken expression.
• Ability to manipulate tools/equipment/keyboards.
• Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal/external customers through spoken expression
• Ability to perform duties while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day
• Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction
• PE Personnel must be able to perform duties outside while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsiblities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Job Description Revised: October 9, 2024

Interested applicants must complete the following:

• A current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and letter of interest addressed to Ms. Debbie Lara, Chief Human Resources Officer.
• You must provide 3 references, including their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers so that they may be contacted electronically or by phone. Our online application system will email "links" to the references listed in your application, and they will complete the reference form online.One of the 3 references must be from your current principal. The other two references may be an assistant principal, athletic director, department head, co-worker or anyone else who can provide insight into your job performance. If you have no experience in a school district, then a reference from your current supervisor is required.
• All online reference forms must be completed by the job closing date.
• For assistance contact: Maria Castillo Bernal - [phone] Teacher Applicant Specialist.
• [e-mail] CCISD Human Resources 801 Leopard Corpus Christi, Texas.

Salary

TCHR: $40,000, plus $1,000 Master's degree stipend if applicable.

See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

Days

187