Inspiring Family & Consumer Science Teacher

Houston ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston ISD seeks qualified educators to provide students with engaging learning activities designed to fulfill their potential across intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Responsibilities include planning instruction tailored to individual needs, creating a conducive classroom, and delivering prepared lessons with accommodations. You will assess progress, maintain records, and communicate with parents and administrators to support student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment.

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, in harmony with the goals, 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 consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• 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. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintain open communication with parents.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in district staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas Teacher Certificate

Job description

Houston ISD seeks qualified educators to provide students with engaging learning activities designed to fulfill their potential across intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Responsibilities include planning instruction tailored to individual needs, creating a conducive classroom, and delivering prepared lessons with accommodations. You will assess progress, maintain records, and communicate with parents and administrators to support student success.