High School Foreign Language Teacher - Impactful & Prepared

Houston ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston ISD in Houston, TX is seeking a qualified teacher to provide students with learning activities designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a Texas Teacher Certificate. Responsibilities include planning lessons, creating a conducive classroom environment, differentiating instruction, and maintaining records in compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and/or be mobile.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Teacher Certificate

Job description

Houston ISD in Houston, TX is seeking a qualified teacher to provide students with learning activities designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a Texas Teacher Certificate. Responsibilities include planning lessons, creating a conducive classroom environment, differentiating instruction, and maintaining records in compliance with district policies.