Teacher - 5th Grade SS​/Science

Position Details

Teacher – 5th Grade SS/Science at Jubilee Academies. Salary $56,050. Exempt full‑time Monday‑Friday. Reports to Campus Principal. Term 190 workdays at‑will.

• Bachelor’s degree with official transcripts.
• Competency in a core academic subject area.
• Belief in Jubilee Academies mission and vision.

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the school curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation.
• Prepare emergency lesson plan folders to cover two days of material.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for SPED students according to Individual Education Plans.
• Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aid and volunteers.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Participate in extended day and weekend school tutoring as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Teach students to work toward self‑discipline and responsibility.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus Assistant Director.
• Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school.
• Ensure good student discipline by being regular in attendance and on time.

• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Use the discipline management plan to include but not limited to ground rules posted so they may be seen.
• Use a step process with reinforcement for appropriate on‑task behavior and consequences for inappropriate off‑task behavior posted at all times.
• Use a lesson agenda that models task organization and time management skills and insures total time planning in the classroom.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, directors, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job‑related skills.

• Adheres to staff dress code.
• Arrive at first morning class 15 minutes before the bell.
• Maintains a good working relationship with Jubilee Academies staff and parents.
• Actively participates in two school committees and will chair one committee.
• Keeps Jubilee Academies School Assistant Director informed of maintenance problems.
• Actively supports and participates in fundraising activities.
• Compile, maintain, and fill all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Actively stays abreast of new developments in education.

• May supervise assigned teacher aide(s) or volunteers.

• Convey the charter’s mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission.
• Illustrate understanding of charter and community needs and begin activities to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement.
• Actively participate in student recruitment efforts.