6th Grade ELA Teacher - SST Sugar Land Elementary

School of Science & Technology • Richmond, TX

4d • $63,000 - $84,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a full-time 6th Grade ELA Teacher at SST Sugar Land Elementary. The teacher will be responsible for providing students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the assigned subject area to foster intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and meeting Texas "highly qualified" standards. The teacher will plan and implement curriculum, create a conducive learning environment, assess student progress, and maintain accurate records. This position is exempt and follows the Teacher Pay Scale, working 193 normal work hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Meet Texas “highly qualified” standards.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the campus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use computers including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assess the accomplishments of the students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in district and campus staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Prepare and submit lesson plans in a timely manner in the platform the school utilizes.
• Maintain a minimum number of grades in the Gradebook in a timely manner.
• Meet the mentor teacher regularly (if new teacher).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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