NES Self-Contained Teacher

HTU; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in Houston, TX is seeking a qualified teacher to plan study programs tailored to individual student needs and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a Texas Teacher Certificate, with duties including preparing lessons, assessing progress, and maintaining records.

You will collaborate with staff and parents, supervise aides, and participate in staff meetings and committees while upholding district policies and contributing to student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for the level and/or subject area of assignment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills with all levels, internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both inside and outside the district.

Responsibilities

• Plan study programs tailored to individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Prepare lessons accommodating individual differences and show evidence of preparation when requested.
• Encourage students to maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives communicated to students.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to student needs and classroom limitations.
• Implement the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals through teaching and actions.
• Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as needed.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by taking necessary precautions.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and district policies.
• Assist administration in enforcing policies and rules governing student conduct and maintain classroom order fairly.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers, and evaluate their performance with department heads.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through participation in staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and open communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Relationship building

Physical stamina

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Texas Teaching Certificate

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Plan study programs tailored to individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Prepare lessons accommodating individual differences and show evidence of preparation when requested.
• Encourage students to maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives communicated to students.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to student needs and classroom limitations.
• Implement the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals through teaching and actions.
• Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as needed.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities by taking necessary precautions.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law and district policies.
• Assist administration in enforcing policies and rules governing student conduct and maintain classroom order fairly.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers, and evaluate their performance with department heads.
• Maintain and improve professional competence through participation in staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and open communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for the level and/or subject area of assignment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills with all management levels, internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both inside and outside the district.
• Physical ability to focus vision, judge distances, reach, manipulate a keyboard, lift up to 10 pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, bend, climb, and be mobile.
• Ability to travel throughout the district and city using private or public transportation; if driving a personal vehicle, must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate insurance coverage.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $64,000.00.