1st Grade Bilingual Teacher; Certified

Job Title

Teacher

Principal

Exempt – Professional

To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students, to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed for further advancement, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and to establish good relationships with other staff members. To ensure that curricula are implemented to maximize student‑learning experiences, demonstrate competency in the core academic subject(s) assigned, and provide students with appropriate educational activities that enable them to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Teachers help students develop the skills necessary to be a productive member of society.

• Effectively utilize school technologies appropriate to the position and assume responsibility for attending all training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by the Principal.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with Federal and State law and school policies and regulations.
• Maintain a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Teach instructional subjects according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency and school‑approved curriculum (TEKS).
• Instruct students in citizenship, character development, and basic subject matter as specified by school policy.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provide individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil; ensure written plans are available for review.
• Ensure lesson plans show modifications for differences in student learning styles; design instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
• Collaborate with special education and ESL teachers on student Individual Education Plans to ensure all modifications are met.
• Task‑analyze and translate lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Model citizenship and lessons for students.
• Use effective classroom management techniques that foster a safe and positive environment for all students and staff.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Report any pertinent information to the Principal in case of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
• Establish, share, and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere; control student behavior in agreement with the student handbook.
• Anticipate and effectively address unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Identify pupil needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans.
• Provide individualized and small‑group instruction adapted to the needs of the students.
• Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits.
• Produce formal and informal testing to evaluate student success.
• Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned and sponsor outside activities approved by the Principal.
• Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences.
• Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Model professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions; model non‑discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Enrich job skills through continuing education and professional development activities; assume responsibility for professional growth and keep materials, supplies, and skills up‑to‑date.
• Participate in curriculum development, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship, as requested.
• Supervise classroom assistants, students, and volunteers.
• Perform other related work as required.

General office equipment; personal computer.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college…