Associate Teacher - School Year 2025-2026; Anticipated

Position: Associate Teacher - School Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated Vacancies)
Position Type:

Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

1/8/2025

Location:

Anticipated Vacancies

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Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Associate Teacher

Job Title:

Associate Teacher

Reports To:

Building Principal Classification:
Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant) Wage/Hour Status:
Non-exempt Days: 188 (Based on a 7.5 hour workday) Salary:
See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 207

Contract:

None Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary

Purpose:

Assist in the implementation of District educational programs under the direction of the Campus Administrator or teacher(s). Qualifications/

Skills:

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor's degree.

* Teacher Certification (pending).

* Educational Aide Certification.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to work and communicate with children and adults.

* Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.

* Proficient in the effective use of technology.

* Fluent in English (speaking and writing).

* Attention to detail.

* Ability to work independently, as well as in a co-teaching model.

Experience:

* Full semester of student classroom teaching experience or enrolled in an Alternative Certification Program.

Major Duties and

Responsibilities:
Instructional Support:

* Adhere to Texas Education Agency and district policies and procedures. Adhere to the district's philosophy of instruction with certified staff. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

* Assist and prepare lesson plan development with certified staff that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies and administrative regulations.

* Work collaboratively with certified staff to conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to help certified staff plan instructional activities.

* Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment as directed by certified staff. Prepare evaluations on students as directed by certified staff.

* Assist in proper classroom management and implement daily schedule.

* Assist teacher with disaggregating with student data. Assist in record keeping and clerical duties. Assist teachers with technology instruction and implementation.

* Work with certified staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.

* Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process. Discuss assigned duties with lead teacher in order to coordinate instructional efforts. Assume the teacher's full role in the absence of the teacher.

* Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards under the direction of lead teachers.

* Use assessment data to inform instructional practices.

Student Management, Growth and Development:

* Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce skills and concepts under the direct/indirect supervision of certified staff members.

* Tutor students individually or in small groups before and/or after school to reinforce skills and concepts.

* Assist with testing of students for program purposes.

* Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.

* Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of school district.

* Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.

* Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.

Classroom Management and Organization:

* Work with certified staff to create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.

* Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Assist in the selection of books,…