2nd Grade ELAR Teacher - Elem (Midland)

Texas Leadership•Midland, TX

About The Position

The 2nd Grade ELAR Teacher provides students with educational activities and experiences to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and help them develop skills to become productive members of society. The role may involve working with at-risk students and reports to the Campus Principal. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with the charter curriculum, Texas Education Agency guidelines, charter policies, and administrative regulations. The teacher adapts instruction to student learning styles and needs, collaborates with special education teachers and other staff, uses technology to support instruction, and oversees assigned teacher aides and volunteers. The position also involves assessing student progress, supporting students’ study habits, managing the classroom, communicating with parents and colleagues, participating in professional development and faculty activities, maintaining required records, and complying with applicable state and charter policies. Extracurricular duties may be assigned. Extended hours may be required, and some lifting may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Valid Texas Teacher Certification is strongly preferred.
Ability to work successfully with various classroom technology programs.
Ability to maintain control in stressful situations.
Some lifting may be required.

Nice To Haves

ESL Certification is preferred for all ELA teachers.

Responsibilities

Design, write, and use lesson plans that conform to the charter curriculum, and make written plans available for review.
Include modifications in lesson plans to address differences in student learning styles.
Teach instructional subjects according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, charter policies, and administrative regulations.
Use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and student learning-style assessment data to address comprehension and student needs.
Collaborate with special education teachers to ensure student Individual Education Plan modifications are met.
Collaborate with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods required by the charter.
Produce and oversee teacher aide and volunteer assignments; oversee assigned teacher aide.
Use technology to strengthen the instructional process.
Help students assess and improve their study methods and habits.
Conduct formal and informal testing to evaluate student success.
Coordinate and manage assigned extracurricular duties and sponsor outside activities approved by the charter principal.
Serve as an example for students and support the charter’s mission.
Prepare the classroom to enhance learning and students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the student handbook and take reasonable measures to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Provide input on the selection of books, equipment, and materials.
Build communication with parents, students, principals, and teachers through conferences, and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Present information accurately using clear communication skills.
Participate in professional development activities to enrich job skills.
Stay current with and follow state and charter regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Gather, manage, and file required reports, records, and other documents.
Participate in faculty meetings and assist with staff committees as needed.