Duty Free Teacher (Grades: K-4)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas ISD is seeking a Duty Free Teacher for grades K-4 to implement district curriculum and maintain documentation of lesson preparation.

The role requires a Texas teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree, with ability to tailor lessons for diverse learning styles, manage classrooms, and communicate progress to families. This campus-based position emphasizes punctuality and collaborative work with staff to support student attainment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Texas teacher certificate with endorsements for subject and grade level.
• Knowledge of district curriculum and instruction.
• Follow written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
• Stay current with developments in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district curriculum requirements.
• Prepare lessons reflecting accommodations for diverse learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to TEA guidelines and district policies.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behaviour.
• Evaluate and record student progress and report to parents as needed.
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area and grade level.
• Provide lesson plans for substitutes and maintain documentation.
• Use varied media and methods to motivate students and maximize instructional time.
• Identify pupil needs and collaborate with staff to support students.
• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
• Share responsibility of communicating educational programs to the community.
• Plan and coordinate work of aides and paraprofessionals.
• Participate with the principal to evaluate and align with district guidelines.
• Maintain accurate student records and reports.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at the worksite.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional strategies

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Texas teaching certificate

Job description

Job Description - Duty Free Teacher (Grades: K-4) (RTP20260923-014)

Job Description

Duty Free Teacher (Grades: K-4) - ( RTP20260923-014 )

Description

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behaviour
• Establish a system of students evaluation within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
• Continually evaluate and record various aspects of students’ progress and report to parents as needed and required
• Teach within the course of study for the subject area at the grade level as prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district
• Understand and plan lessons leading to subject area objectives and assume the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes
• Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilise available time for instruction
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Be available for counselling with students and parents before and after school.
• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programmes to the community through such activities as open house and PTA meetings
• Plan and coordinate the work of aides and other paraprofessional and student teachers (when applicable)
• Participate cooperatively with the principal to develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with the district’s uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment
• Keep accurate records of student information; compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required by the school and district
• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement isnot an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required of this job:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish efficient classroom management procedures.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession