POSITION: MS MATH/SCIENCE TEACHER
REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT POSITION
SALARY RANGE: $52,000- $ 61,081
WORK DAYS: 187 DAYS
LOCATION: KINGSLAND SCHOOL - KINGSLAND TEXAS
STIPEND: TITLE 1 - PRORATED $2000 SIGN ON
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide students with rigorous learning activities and experiences in the academic subject and grade assigned to help students develop competencies and skills to be successful in post secondary education.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Work collaboratively with other members of campus and district staff to determine instructional goals and objectives and serve the needs of all students.
- Use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
- Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
- Prepares and provides instruction based on accommodations as outlined in the student’s IEP.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
- Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Report and communicate student progress to parents.
- Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
- Be a positive role model for students.
- Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
- Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
- Attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as assigned.
- Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
- Participates in all continuing professional development and relevant ARD meetings.
- Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required.
- Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
- Promotes and contributes to campus-wide initiatives including AVID.
- Protects confidentiality of students and their families.
- Participates in performance improvement activities.
- Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
- Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instructing student in the subject and grade level assigned.
- Strong knowledge of developing curriculum and along with integrating technology into daily instruction.
- Design, develop, and implement subject area curriculum that is based on best practices.
- Provide effective and innovative learning experiences for students at a college preparatory level.
- Provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or other applicable field/volunteer work.
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
- Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned.
- Certification: Generalist 4-8, STRONG MATH AND SCIENCE, Plus ESL or the ability to get it
- Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting.
- Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties.
- Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds.
- Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress.
BENEFITS:
Should you enroll in medical, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums.
- Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Telehealth
- Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- 403b and 457b Investment Plans
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
- Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
- Legal Services
