Dallas: 4th Grade Math SC Teacher

ESC Region 11•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The classroom teacher develops and delivers academic instruction and creates a classroom climate consistent with district policy and philosophy to maximize students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher works under the guidance and supervision of the Principal and may be assigned other duties by the Principal or Vice Principal. The role includes implementing district curriculum and research-based instructional strategies, differentiating instruction, maintaining a supportive classroom environment, assessing and monitoring student progress, collaborating with colleagues and support staff, and communicating with students, parents, and other stakeholders. The position requires regular on-site attendance and participation in professional development and activities that support the school community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Must meet Highly Qualified status.
Valid Texas teacher certification in the respective content area and grade level.
ESL certification is required.
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.
Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters, and other written communication.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regular on-site attendance.

Responsibilities

Implement appropriate research-based instructional strategies to promote student achievement.
Deliver differentiated instructional activities based on students’ knowledge, learning styles, and individual needs.
Design and submit engaging, differentiated, standards-based lesson plans according to district guidelines.
Implement district curriculum as articulated in curriculum documents, including scope and sequence and unit plans.
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to maximizing learning.
Develop and implement classroom rules and procedures that teach and reinforce appropriate social behavior.
Plan and prepare instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments.
Provide whole-group, small-group, and/or one-to-one instruction and tutoring as needed.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and campus policies and procedures.
Collaborate with support teachers and aides, including ESL, special education, TAG, and RTI staff, to develop and deliver educational activities and services for students who are at risk or have special needs.
Collaborate with teams, departments, faculty, and staff to ensure consistency in instructional delivery, classroom management, and campus procedures.
Monitor students in assigned settings, including the classroom, drop-off, and pick-up.
Maintain data-based documentation of ongoing student performance and progress during interventions.
Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Create authentic, standards-based assessments that demonstrate student mastery of academic content and provide timely, supportive feedback on student work and performance.
Maintain accurate documentation of student grades, behavior, and other indicators of development, and regularly communicate this information to stakeholders.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student information.
Understand and comply with district policies, procedures, and expectations as described in the Faculty Handbook or communicated by administration.
Participate in extracurricular activities, district and school committees, and other opportunities to develop a positive school community.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal, or Chief Academic Officer.