Academic Teacher - Literacy 2,3

Windham School District•El Paso, TX

About The Position

Provide quality education to adult incarcerated students and supervise classroom activities. The teacher plans and directs learning activities, follows Windham School District curriculum guides and policies, maintains lesson plans and student records, administers tests, and supports students’ educational progress. The position requires personal technology to complete job duties and responsibilities when working remotely. The teacher supervises students in classroom settings and may also supervise teacher aides. Duties are performed professionally, ethically, and in accordance with district, agency, and state educator requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Meet State Board for Educator Certification requirements for the area of assignment.
Elementary or secondary level 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 instruct, reason, compile data, interpret policy and procedures, concentrate, memorize, alphabetize, understand verbal and written instructions, organize, analyze, maintain emotional control and confidentiality, and work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to perform the full duties of the position, including lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds; walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, speaking, and travel by and driving a car or van.
Ability to hear (with aid), maintain visual acuity, distinguish colors, and occasionally work prolonged and irregular hours.
Ability to work inside and outside, alone and with others, amid noise and radiant or electrical energy, around machines with moving parts and objects, with possible microwave exposure, and in hot or cold temperatures and around dust and cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct learning activities for adult incarcerated students.
Follow Windham School District curriculum guides for the assigned subject 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 committees as assigned.
Maintain lesson plans according to Windham School District policy.
Maintain accurate attendance records and Student Progress Records cards as directed by district policies and procedures.
Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.
Give students clear oral and written instructions.
Manage classroom behavior firmly, fairly, and consistently, and create an environment conducive to learning and educational growth.
Prepare and use varied methods to teach basic concepts for the assigned subject level.
Plan activities for individual student needs and engage and maintain student interest in instruction.
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 and equipment.
Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.
Comply with Windham School District and Texas Department of Criminal Justice policies, statutory requirements, and agency regulations.
Cooperate with staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policies.
Demonstrate progress toward district student performance targets and assigned district or campus improvement action plans.
Develop, use, and evaluate ideas and innovative approaches to improve performance.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and perform duties professionally, ethically, responsibly, and punctually.
Supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings and, when applicable, teacher aides.
Perform other duties as assigned.