Academic Teacher

Windham School District • Beaumont, TX

2d

About The Position

Provide quality education to incarcerated students and supervise classroom activities.

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.
• 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.
• Serve on curriculum, textbooks and other committees as assigned.
• 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.
• Administer diagnostic placement tests, achievement tests, curriculum tests and other tests as required by the principal.
• 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.
• Follow all unit procedures in checking out materials, supplies, and equipment and promptly report any defective equipment and/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.
• Keep informed of and comply with policies of the WSD and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
• Maintain Student Progress Records cards as directed by WSD policies and procedures.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time