Dallas: PE Teacher

About the position

Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, the classroom teacher is responsible for developing and delivering academic instruction and a classroom climate that are consistent with district policy and philosophy and that maximize student potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

Responsibilities

• Implements appropriate research-based instructional strategies to promote student achievement.
• Delivers instructional activities that are differentiated according to student knowledge, learning style, and individual need.
• Designs and submits engaging, differentiated, and standards-based lesson plans according to district guidelines.
• Implements district curriculum as articulated in curriculum documents (scope-and sequence, unit plans, etc.).
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to maximizing learning.
• Develops and implements classroom rules and procedures that teach and reinforce appropriate social behavior.
• Plans and prepares effective instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments as needed.
• Provides whole group, small group, and/or one to one instruction.
• Provides small group and/or one to one tutoring as needed.
• Manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, the student handbook, and campus policies and procedures.
• Collaborates extensively with support teachers and aides (ESL, SpEd, TAG, and RTI) to develop and deliver appropriate and effective educational activities and services to students who are at-risk or have special needs.
• Collaborates extensively with team, department, and other faculty and staff to ensure consistency of instructional delivery, classroom management, and campus procedures.
• Monitors students in various settings (classroom, drop off, pick up) as assigned by campus administration.
• Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions.
• Maintains a professional relationship with students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Participates in staff development activities to improve job related skills.
• Creates authentic, standards-based assessments designed to accurately demonstrate student mastery of academic content.
• Provides timely and supportive feedback on student assignments/performance that promotes student achievement.
• Maintains accurate documentation of student grades, behavior, and other indicators of student development as required by administration, and regularly communicates this information to all stakeholders.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality of student information.
• Understands and complies with all district policies, procedures, and expectations, as articulated in the Faculty handbook or as communicated by administration.
• Participates in extracurricular activities, district/school committees, and other opportunities to develop a positive school community.
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal, and Chief Academic Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four year college or university.
• Must meet Highly Qualified status.
• Valid Texas teacher certification in respective content and grade level.
• ESL Certification is required.

Benefits

• $60,000 + commensurate with experience for 25-26 school year.