ELAR Teacher

International Leadership of Texas; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

International Leadership of Texas is seeking teachers to provide engaging instruction in core subjects at our Texas campuses. You will develop lessons, assess students, and maintain records while collaborating with colleagues to meet district requirements.

Compensation starts at $66,000 for certified and $63,000 for non-certified teachers, with stipends totaling $11,000 and a $4,000 Late Hire Bonus. A Bachelor’s degree and valid Texas teaching certificate are required; one year of student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university with a valid Texas teaching certificate and endorsements for subject/level assigned
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district curriculum requirements and accommodate differences among students
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and technology to meet diverse learning needs
• Assess student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
• Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula per IEPs
• Coordinate with staff to set instructional goals per district requirements
• Plan and supervise instructional aides and volunteers and oversee completion
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Sponsor extracurricular activities with campus approval
• Be a positive role model and support the district mission
• Create a conducive learning environment and manage classroom spaces appropriately
• Maintain student behavior per Student Code of Conduct and handbook
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and instructional materials
• Compile, maintain, and file reports and records
• Establish professional relationships with parents and community members
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies
• Attend faculty meetings and serve on staff committees
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Communication

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + Texas teaching certificate

Job description

Compensation package for certified teachers starting at $66,000*

Compensation package for non-certified teachers starting at $63,000*

*All compensation packages include a $5,000 hard-to-fill stipend, a $2,000 STAAR Tested Stipend, and a $4,000 Late Hire Bonus.

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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned-preferred

Demonstrated 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

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

One-year student teaching or approved internship preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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.

Additional Duties:

1. 19. Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).