Certified Pre K 3 Teacher

Caminonuevo; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Caminonuevo is seeking a dedicated teacher to provide students with learning activities in core subjects and support holistic growth. You will develop and implement lessons aligned with district curriculum, reflect diverse student needs, and assess progress.

You will collaborate with special education staff, plan activities, supervise aides and volunteers, and communicate professionally with parents and colleagues to support student success.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district curriculum requirements and show written evidence of preparation.
• Plan and use instructional strategies and learning activities reflecting students' learning styles.
• Assess student learning and use results to plan activities.
• Collaborate with special education to modify curricula per IEP.
• Work with staff to determine instructional goals and methods.
• Plan and supervise work of instructional aides and volunteers.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Be a positive role model and support district mission.
• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and student growth.
• Manage student behavior per Student Code of Conduct.
• Protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books and instructional materials.
• Maintain reports and records.
• Establish professional relationships and open communication with parents and colleagues.
• Participate in staff development and comply with regulations.
• Attend faculty meetings and serve on committees.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).
• Regular attendance and adherence to district policies.

Job description

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.

Instructional Strategies

1. 1. 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.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
4. 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. 5. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
6. 6. Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.

Student Growth and Development

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

Classroom Management and Organization

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

Communication

1. 15. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.

Professional Growth and Development

1. 16. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. 17. Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
3. 18. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

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

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard 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

Regular attendance in accordance with District Policy is required and expected.

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