Duty Free Teacher (Grades: K-5)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Duty Free Teacher for K-5 to deliver instruction aligned with the Texas curriculum and district policies. You will develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and communicate with parents.

A Bachelor's Degree and Texas teaching certificate are required. Minimum salary ranges from $67,500 to $68,000 annually, depending on certification and district rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to follow specific instructions with little or no prior experience.
• Present subject matter according to TEA guidelines and district policies.
• Flexibility to cope with a rapidly changing world; commitment to professional growth.
• Willingness to stay current with developments in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans fulfilling district curriculum with written evidence of preparation.
• Prepare lessons reflecting accommodations for different learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to TEA guidelines and district policies.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior.
• Evaluate and record student progress and report to parents as needed.
• Teach the course of study for the subject area at the grade level.
• Plan lessons and write substitutes' lesson plans.
• Use varied media and methods to motivate students.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with staff to address health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Be available for counseling with students and parents before and after school.
• Share responsibility of interpreting educational programs to the community.
• Coordinate work of aides and paraprofessionals when applicable.
• Participate with principal to develop evaluation system per district guidelines.
• Keep accurate records; maintain and file reports.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Attendance at worksite is required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

Job description

Job Description - Duty Free Teacher (Grades: K-5) (RTP20260929-001)

Job Description

Duty Free Teacher (Grades: K-5) - ( RTP20260929-001 )

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 behavior
• 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 utilize 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 counseling with students and parents before and after school.
• Share the responsibility of interpreting the educational programs 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.
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession
  ***Minimum Salary: $67,500 (non-certified) / $68,000 (certified)***