Literacy Teacher for Incarcerated Students - Remote

Childress - Roach; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham School District seeks an Academic Teacher for Literacy 1,2; Literacy 2,3 to educate incarcerated students at the Childress facility. The role includes planning lessons, following district curriculum guides, and ensuring accurate attendance and progress records.

Salary is commensurate with experience and TEA/contract requirements, with benefits per district policy. Initial starting date is immediate, and retirees may apply under district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and SBEC requirements for the area of assignment.
• Elementary or Secondary level certification in a foundation subject area.
• Requires personal technology to complete duties when working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students.
• Follow the Windham School District curriculum guide for the assignment area.
• Participate in district staff development programs as required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Participate in evaluations and self-studies as required by TEA and contracting agency.
• Serve on curriculum, textbook and other committees as assigned.
• Maintain lesson plans as per WSD policy.
• Maintain accurate attendance records as prescribed by WSD.
• Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.
• Give clear oral and written instructions to students.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom with firmness and fairness.
• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and growth.
• Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts.
• Plan activities for individual student needs and engagement.
• Administer diagnostic placement tests and other assessments as required.
• Arrange seating, materials and displays to align with instructional aims.
• Comply with policies on instructional materials and equipment.
• Follow procedures for checking out materials and report defects.
• Apply knowledge and media in instruction per curriculum guides.
• Comply with policies of WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
• Maintain Student Progress Records as directed.
• Follow statutory and agency regulations.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate progress toward student performance targets.
• Develop, use and evaluate innovative approaches to improve performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

SBEC certification

Foundational subject area certification

Job description

Windham School District seeks an Academic Teacher for Literacy 1,2; Literacy 2,3 to educate incarcerated students at the Childress facility. The role includes planning lessons, following district curriculum guides, and ensuring accurate attendance and progress records.

Salary is commensurate with experience and TEA/contract requirements, with benefits per district policy. Initial starting date is immediate, and retirees may apply under district guidelines.