Academic Teacher - Integrated Education and Training

Windham School District•Gatesville, TX

About The Position

Instruct adult learners in the Integrated Education and Training Program by providing contextualized lessons while co-teaching with the Career and Technical Education instructor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Must meet State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) requirements for area of assignment.
Elementary or Secondary level certification in a foundation subject area.
This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct learning activities of adult incarcerated students enrolled in the Integrated Education and Training program to include co-teaching with Career and Technical Education.
Provide contextualized instruction in Reading and Math.
Prepare contextualized lessons for English Language Learner students on a range of language proficiency levels according to WSD policy.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques, to include co-teaching and developing single set of learning objectives.
Keep informed of and comply with State regulations concerning Integrated Education and Training.
Follow the Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guide(s) for area of assignment.
Participate in district staff development programs as required.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
Participate in all evaluations and self-studies as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and contracting agency.
Maintain lesson plans in accordance with the criteria established by WSD policy.
Maintain accurate attendance records in the manner prescribed by WSD.
Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.
Give clear oral and written instructions to students.
Manage student behavior in the classroom that is firm, fair, and consistent in applying classroom rules.
Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth of the students.
Prepare and use various methods to teach basic concepts for subject level.
Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain the interest of students in instructional activity.
Arrange seating, materials, and displays in such a manner as to harmonize with instructional aims and procedures.
Keep informed of and comply with all policies and procedures pertinent to the use of instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks.
Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Follow statutory and agency regulations.
Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policy according to WSD requirements.
Demonstrate progress in meeting student performance targets of the district.
Demonstrate progress in meeting assigned action plans of the district or campus improvement plans.
Develop, use, and evaluate ideas and/or innovative approaches to improve performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.
Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.
Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.
Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings.
May also supervise teacher aides.