Tchr, Assoc, Dedicated

Houston Independent School District•Houston, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Teacher, Dedicated (Degreed) acts in lieu of the regular classroom teacher and performs duties as assigned by the campus Principal, work-location supervisor, or designee. This position is school-specific and can be either Part Time (FTE=0.5) or Full Time (FTE=1.0). Student education records are private and held confidential at all times (FERPA). Student grades can only be assigned by degreed Associate Teachers who hold active and valid teacher certification, and are serving in long term or dedicated associate teacher roles.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (for Degreed or Certified Associate Teacher)
Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours) of college course work; or Possess an Associate’s Degree; or Meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a local academic assessment—Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) [formerly the TASP test] or the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA), verifying knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (for Non-degreed Associate Teacher)
Microsoft Office
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier, other specialized equipment unique to the teaching assignment)
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to speak, write, read, and comprehend English
Ability to communicate with students, staff and others in English
Ability to be punctual and dependable
Ability to maintain flexibility in the job assignment

Nice To Haves

Related work experience preferred
Texas Teaching Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated while continuing the same responsibilities as a regular classroom teacher for students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Performs any special duties the classroom teacher may have.
Maintains the regular routine of the class and follows as closely as practical the lesson plan of study.
Works to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students while creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturing and interest of the students.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior conducive to good learning and maintain a level of discipline in the classroom.
Notifies the school office, before leaving campus, of any serious problems experienced during the day.
Leaves a summary of work covered in each class and other information pertinent to the teacher.
Provides documented information on any student(s) who failed to follow classroom rules of conduct and/or failed to complete work assigned.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Reports on time for any assigned duty and works through the end of stated sub hours.
Completes 8 assignments per month during the academic school year.
Commits to serving the campus for one school year (recommended for Dedicated Achieve 180 Associate Teachers and Dedicated Associate Teachers).
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.