TEACHER-SOCIAL STUDIES

Harmony Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Harmony Public Schools’ Harmony School of Innovation in San Antonio is seeking a dedicated teacher to plan and deliver instruction that supports students’ academic growth in a PK-10 setting.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with students and families, employing diverse teaching strategies, and maintaining accurate records to chart progress. Collaboration with colleagues and participation in campus activities is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience planning and delivering standards-aligned instruction.
• Ability to adapt teaching for diverse learners.

Aufgaben

• Plan and deliver lessons aligned with school standards and student needs.
• Design engaging instruction and materials to maximize learning.
• Utilize a variety of teaching practices reflecting diverse backgrounds to meet student needs.
• Take attendance and maintain accurate records.
• Use technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Conduct tutoring sessions and family/home visits as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, after-hours activities, and campus events.

Kenntnisse

Curriculum & instruction

Communication

Relationships

Organizational skills

Technology use

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Jobbeschreibung

Campus:

Harmony School of Innovation - San Antonio (PK-10)

JOB GOAL:

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential - preparing each student to embody the Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: self-directed, passionate, collaborative, resilient, and ambitious.

Alignment To The Portrait Of a Harmony Graduate

At Harmony Public Schools, advancing student academic achievement is the foundation of every educator’s work. Through rigorous instruction and high expectations, teachers ensure students build the knowledge and skills needed for success. Beyond the classroom, interactions such as home visits, mentoring, and after-hours events further reinforce this foundation while cultivating the competencies outlined in our Portrait of a Harmony Graduate: ambitious planning, passion, collaboration, critical thinking, and self-direction.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Duties And Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning
• Designs and implements appropriate instruction of content area(s) assigned in with the school standards, curriculum, and student needs
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that maximize student engagement and learning.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching practices and methodologies that reflect diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds in order to meet the individual needs of students.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Conducts tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs.
• Conducts home visits to build stronger relationships with students and families.
• Hosts and mentors student clubs to help students explore passions and leadership skills.
• Attends and assists with after-hours activities such as student celebrations, parent meetings, and campus-hosted events.
• Manages student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintains discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Implements a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom.
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information to adjust teaching strategies
• Attends department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Participates in district and campus staff development and serves on staff committees.
• Maintains a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Prepares required reports on students and activities
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Assigns and grades classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Takes daily attendance
• Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• 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 use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.

COMPENSATION:

Pay varies by location, experience, and certification status. See our Salary Schedules for details.