ELAR Teacher

St. Philips School & Community Center•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines. This role involves collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to address instructional and classroom issues. The teacher will respond to inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress. Additionally, the position requires maintaining a learning-conducive environment that fosters personal growth, establishing effective rapport with students, and maintaining proper classroom management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Teacher Certification
Two years of teacher experience or demonstrated experience working with students in another capacity
Applying assessment instruments
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
Reading technical information
Composing a variety of documents
Facilitating group discussions
Analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions
Understanding of appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities
Knowledge of lesson plan requirements
Knowledge of stages of child development
Knowledge of behavioral management strategies
Scheduling activities, meetings, and/or events
Gathering, collating, and/or classifying data
Using job-related equipment
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Analyzing data utilizing defined but different processes
Operating equipment using standardized methods
Working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups
Working with data of varied types and/or purposes
Utilizing specific, job-related equipment
Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans
Independent interpretation of guidelines for problem solving with data
Moderate problem solving with equipment
Establishing and maintaining constructive relationships
Adapting to changing work priorities
Maintaining confidentiality
Exhibiting tact and patience
Working flexible hours

Nice To Haves

Displaying Christ-like Character
Treating all with dignity
Behaving and speaking in a manner that builds trust
Becoming better individually, organizationally, and in the community
Working well with others
Passionately investing in ministry

Responsibilities

Administers and develops subject-specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student achievements, developing methods for improvement, and reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Assesses student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, appropriate behavior, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, cafeteria, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence, correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.