Academic Teacher - Literacy 1,2/CHANGES

Windham School District • Gatesville, TX

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About The Position

Provide quality education to incarcerated students and supervise classroom activities. The teacher plans and directs learning activities for adult incarcerated students, follows Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guides, maintains lesson plans and student records, assesses student progress, and supports a positive classroom environment. The role also includes participating in staff development, faculty meetings, evaluations, self-studies, and committees; cooperating with staff on instructional goals; and complying with WSD, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, statutory, and educator ethics requirements. The position is exempt and paid under pay group T0-21, with salary based on experience. Applicants who are retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System may apply, subject to the district’s stated pension and health-care surcharge reimbursement policy. Personal technology is required to complete duties when working remotely.

The position supervises adult incarcerated students in classroom settings and may also supervise teacher aides. Duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodation. The role entails communication, instruction, organization, data and policy interpretation, concentration, emotional control, confidentiality, and working with frequent interruptions. Physical activities may include lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, speaking, and travel or driving. The work environment may involve indoor and outdoor work, noise, radiant or electrical energy, working alone or with others, machinery, possible microwave exposure, hot and cold temperatures, dust, and cleaning chemicals. Occasional prolonged and irregular work hours may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must meet State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) requirements for the assigned area.
• Elementary or secondary certification in a foundation subject area.
• Personal technology that enables completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to perform the full duties of the position, including lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to maintain emotional control and confidentiality and work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to travel by car, van, or airplane and drive a car or van.
• Ability to comply with 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct learning activities for adult incarcerated students.
• Follow WSD curriculum guides for the assigned area.
• Participate in required district staff development programs and faculty meetings.
• Participate in evaluations and self-studies required by the Texas Education Agency and contracting agency.
• Serve on curriculum, textbook, and other assigned committees.
• Maintain lesson plans according to WSD policy and accurate attendance records as prescribed by WSD.
• Submit reports required by program needs and administrative requests.
• Give students clear oral and written instructions and manage classroom behavior firmly, fairly, and consistently.
• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and educational growth.
• Prepare and use varied methods to teach basic concepts at the subject level; plan for individual student needs and maintain student engagement.
• Administer diagnostic placement, achievement, curriculum, and other tests as required by the principal.
• Arrange seating, materials, and displays to support instructional aims and procedures.
• Comply with policies and procedures for instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks; follow checkout procedures and promptly report defective equipment or student abuse of materials, supplies, or equipment.
• Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.
• Comply with WSD and Texas Department of Criminal Justice policies, statutory requirements, and agency regulations.
• Maintain Student Progress Records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures.
• Cooperate with staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policy according to WSD requirements.
• Demonstrate progress toward district student performance targets and assigned district or campus improvement plans.
• Develop, use, and evaluate ideas or innovative approaches to improve performance.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and perform duties professionally, ethically, and responsibly.
• Maintain daily punctual attendance at the work assignment and follow WSD policies and procedures.
• Supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings and, when applicable, teacher aides.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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