Elementary School Teacher

About the Employer

Job Title: Mesquite: Sped Teacher (26-27 SY) Salary: $62,000 + commensurate with experience Duration: For the 26-27 school year. Job Function: Under the guidance and supervision of the principal, the classroom teacher is responsible for developing and delivering academic instruction and a classroom climate that are consistent with district policy and philosophy and that maximize student potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Duties: Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned by the principal or vice principal.
 * Implements appropriate research-based instructional strategies to promote student achievement.
* Delivers instructional activities that are differentiated according to student knowledge, learning style, and individual need.
* Designs and submits engaging, differentiated, and standards-based lesson plans according to district guidelines.
* Implements district curriculum as articulated in curriculum documents (scope-and sequence, unit plans, etc.).
* Maintains a classroom environment conducive to maximizing learning.
* Develops and implements classroom rules and procedures that teach and reinforce appropriate social behavior.
* Plans and prepares effective instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments as needed.
* Provides whole group, small group, and/or one-to-one instruction.
* Provides small group and/or one-to-one tutoring as needed.
* Manages student behavior in accordance with the student code of conduct, the student handbook, and campus policies and procedures.
* Collaborates extensively with support teachers and aides (ESL, Sped, TAG, and RTI) to develop and deliver appropriate and effective educational activities and services to students who are at-risk or have special needs.
* Collaborates extensively with team, department, and other faculty and staff to ensure consistency of instructional delivery, classroom management, and campus procedures.
* Monitors students in various settings (classroom, drop-off, pick-up) as assigned by campus administration.
* Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions.
* Maintains a professional relationship with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
* Participates in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
* Creates authentic, standards-based assessments designed to accurately demonstrate student mastery of academic content.
* Provides timely and supportive feedback on student assignments/performance that promotes student achievement.
* Maintains accurate documentation of student grades, behavior, and other indicators of student development as required by administration, and regularly communicates this information to all stakeholders.
* Maintains appropriate confidentiality of student information.
* Understands and complies with all district policies, procedures, and expectations, as articulated in the faculty handbook or as communicated by administration.
* Participates in extracurricular activities, district/school committees, and other opportunities to develop a positive school community.
* Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the principal, vice principal, and Chief Academic Officer. Skills/Qualifications:
 * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
* Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees of organization.
* Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters, and other written communication in order to effectively communicate information with employees, administration, and the board.
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
* Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Requirements:
 * Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.
* Must meet highly qualified status.
* Valid Texas teacher certification in respective content and grade level.
* ESL certification is required.
* Sped certified.