Teacher, Reconnection Facilitator (215 Days) 2026-2027 School Year

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Dallas Independent School District is hiring a Teacher, Reconnection Facilitator for the 2026-2027 school year. This role supports students recovering credits while maintaining their enrollment. Responsibilities include structuring an effective learning environment, communicating with students and staff, and utilizing online resources to enhance instruction. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree, a valid Texas teacher certificate, and at least three years of related experience. This position requires classroom attendance and offers an opportunity to impact at-risk students.

Qualificações

• Three years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage student behavior under direction.
• Willingness to stay updated with profession developments.

Responsabilidades

• Provide a supportive classroom environment and meet students' needs.
• Supervise the program and achieve performance goals.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Differentiate instruction using assessment data.

Conhecimentos

Strong organizational and communication skills

Technology proficiency

Flexibility

Ability to self-manage

Interpersonal skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas teacher certificate

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description - Teacher, Reconnection Facilitator (215 Days) 2026-2027 School Year (26000149)

Job Description

Description

The Reconnection Center Program is primarily designed to provide recovery of credits for students who are currently failing, failed, or seeking acceleration. The program allows students to remain enrolled as students on their campus while engaging in online coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide a school-within-a-school environment in which the staff forms an educational team (facilitator, core content teachers, counselors, and administrators) to meet the instructional needs of the students enrolled in the Reconnection Center.
• Supervise the program at the assigned campus and achieve annual program performance goals.
• Structure a physical classroom conducive to learning.
• Communicate policies and procedures with school administration and guidance personnel.
• Provide encouragement and motivation to all students and assist students problem solve, set goals, plan and pace their learning.
• Differentiate instruction using assessment results.
• Communicate student performance regularly with students, parents, and school staff.
• Oversee course completion procedures.
• Teach within the course of study as prescribed by student needs using online resources provided by Apex Learning and district prescribed curriculum.
• Participate in professional development opportunities for Reconnection Center facilitators on research-based pedagogy, curriculum, and programs aligned to ensure success with at-risk students.
• Support the district-wide community of practice to support best practice sharing, problem-solving, and collaboration among educators seeking to implement digital curriculum as a supplement to direct teaching.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills, technology proficiency, and willingness to implement research-based instructional models.
• Maintain a flexible schedule that allows for the execution of a comprehensive educational program throughout the center’s hours of operation.
• Provide professional consultation, direction, and assistance to faculty and students regarding the program’s best practices.
• Coordinate with counseling staff to confirm graduation requirements are met.
• Perform all other duties assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a directly related field.
• Required Valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for the core subjects, preferably high school core content.
• Three years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrate flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of curriculum and instruction, including digital curriculum.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to exercise considerable and sound judgment to instruct students and manage their behavior, under the general direction of the principal.
• Ability to self-manage in pursuit of an end goal and to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills; natural relationship- and coalition-builder; ability to interact congenially with staff, parents, students, and community members.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.

Work Locations

Graduation Recovery Attendance/Advocacy & Dropout Intervention 9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY SUITE 612 Dallas 75231