Empowering 4th Grade ELA/SS Teacher

Northwest Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Independent School District in Texas is seeking an Elementary 4th Grade Teacher (0504) to deliver engaging lessons and support student growth across intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements, ESL certification for ELA, and strong classroom management and communication skills, with collaboration with staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned.
• ESL Certification required for all ELA teachers.
• Knowledge of subjects assigned.
• General knowledge of design and delivery issues related to alignment for best results in student achievement.
• Ability to deliver instruction and manage student behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Student teaching or approved internship.

Responsibilities

• 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 student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect accommodation for the individual needs of students assigned.
• Conduct assessment of student learning preferences and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Cooperate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently evaluate student achievement through formal and informal assessments and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Present positive role model for students.
• Support mission of the school district.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Instructional delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Job description

Northwest Independent School District in Texas is seeking an Elementary 4th Grade Teacher (0504) to deliver engaging lessons and support student growth across intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate with endorsements, ESL certification for ELA, and strong classroom management and communication skills, with collaboration with staff and parents.