Teacher, Middle; ELA

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The Middle School Teacher is responsible for implementing the District's instructional program and educational philosophy in the subject area or grade level designated in accordance with District goals, policies, and procedures.

• Days per Year: 187
• Minimum Salary: $62,750
• Job Title:
  
  Teacher - Middle
• Reports To:
  
  Principal
• Wage/Hour Status:
  Exempt
• Pay Grade:
  Teacher Salary Scale

• All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate clearly and respectfully, champion the needs of our students, and drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited College or University
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned

• At least one year of student teaching or approved internship

• Knowledge of subjects assigned
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Teaches in accordance with staff assignment.
• Displays effective teaching practices.
• Completes effective lesson plans with immediate and long‑range goals.
• Develops lessons appropriately.
• Uses time effectively.
• Chooses appropriate materials and activities.
• Presents subject matter clearly and interestingly.
• Coordinates and plans with team members, when appropriate.
• Plans with librarian to provide an effective library experience for students.
• Administers the classroom to create an environment conducive to learning.
• Organizes the procedures for effective classroom management.
• Organizes the assigned area in an efficient, appealing manner.
• Provides flexibility for individual and group activities.
• Practices positive discipline techniques that help students gain self‑control and responsibility for their actions.
• Maintains a positive, accepting attitude when working with students.
• Cooperates with school personnel to provide for student welfare.
• Supervises the behavior and safety of students in classes, between classes, and during school‑related activities on and off campus.
• Works with counselors, administrators, parents and other staff members to place students in the most effective educational setting.
• Instructs students in school safety and emergency drill procedures.
• Participates in special activities and programs provided for students and parents.
• Initiates communications with parents, informs them about programs and progress, and alerts them if problems arise.
• Cooperates with appropriate program director, department chair and all other school personnel.
• Administers an appropriate record‑keeping system, maintaining accurate records for student evaluation, attendance, textbooks, materials, funds, and parent contacts.
• Meets required record‑keeping format and timelines effectively.
• Exemplifies professionalism in behavior and performance.
• Works with team leaders and the principal to benefit from evaluation by using strengths and improving areas of need.
• Promotes understanding of District programs and policies.
• Remains current in education and the specific areas of instruction through literature, workshops, conferences, professional organizations and college courses.
• Adheres to the Texas Education Code of Ethics and supports the District's philosophy.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills that may be required.