Arlington: 7th/8th Grade Math Teacher

ESC Region 11•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, the classroom teacher develops and delivers academic instruction and a classroom climate consistent with district policy and philosophy, maximizing students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher implements district curriculum and research-based instructional strategies, differentiates instruction to meet student needs, and creates standards-based lessons and assessments. The role includes supporting students through whole-group, small-group, one-to-one, and tutoring instruction; maintaining a positive and orderly learning environment; monitoring student progress; and collaborating with colleagues, support staff, families, and other stakeholders. The teacher also participates in professional development, extracurricular activities, committees, and other efforts that support the school community. The position is under the supervision of the Principal.

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 organization employees.
Ability or willingness to learn to use Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters, and other written communications.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Implement research-based instructional strategies to promote student achievement.
Deliver instruction differentiated according to student knowledge, learning style, 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 learning and develop and implement classroom rules and procedures that reinforce appropriate social behavior.
Plan and prepare instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments.
Provide whole-group, small-group, and one-to-one instruction, including tutoring as needed.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and campus policies and procedures.
Collaborate with ESL, special education, TAG, and RTI support teachers and aides to develop and deliver appropriate educational activities and services for at-risk students and students with special needs.
Collaborate with teams, departments, faculty, and staff to support consistent instructional delivery, classroom management, and campus procedures.
Monitor students in assigned settings, including classrooms and drop-off and pick-up areas.
Document ongoing monitoring of 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 to demonstrate student mastery and provide timely, supportive feedback on student performance.
Maintain accurate documentation of grades, behavior, and other indicators of student development, and regularly communicate this information to stakeholders.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Comply with district policies, procedures, and expectations.
Participate in extracurricular activities, district and school committees, and other opportunities to develop a positive school community.
Perform other duties assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal, or Chief Academic Officer.