Teacher - 4th Grade Bilingual (Self-Contained)

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of this role is to provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. This role aims to enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in the future. Success in this role involves developing and implementing engaging lesson plans, differentiating instruction for various learning styles, and collaborating with staff to achieve instructional goals. It also includes managing classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment, and maintaining open communication with parents and the community. Continuous professional growth and development are essential, as is compliance with state and district regulations. This position may also involve supervising instructional paraprofessionals and student teachers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• ESL certification required for K-5 RLA or self contained special education or general education classroom assignments
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Student teaching or approved internship
• Physically able to monitor student discipline and progress and to meet other student needs as required
• Physically able to move about the room to perform formative assessments and facilitate small and large group instruction
• Must maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

• ESL certification preferred for Math, Science, Social Studies teaching assignments

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and differentiation for student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Collaborate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and best practices.
• Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessment, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently monitor student achievement through formal and informal assessment and use results to plan for instructional delivery.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.
• Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of a KISD student.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations, the Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct handbook and IEPs.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Present a positive role model for students, staff, parents, and community members by demonstrating behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and aligned with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Articulate and provide support for the campus and district mission and goals to parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Demonstrate awareness of district/community needs and initiate activities to meet identified needs.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for engaging parents and the community.
• Engage in and implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with teaching assignment and with campus and district goals.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Supervise instructional paraprofessionals, student teacher(s) assigned by the principal, and volunteers.
• Participate in the Aspiring Assistant Principals Academy.

Benefits

• Competitive pay for teachers
• Advanced degree stipend for Master’s or Doctorate degree
• Additional stipends for certain positions such as coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions
• Teacher Incentive Allotment provides additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions
• RediMD Telemedicine
• EAP for mental healthcare
• Positive work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level