Elementary ESL Teacher - Houston, TX

Arrow Academy • Houston, TX

20h

About The Position

Classroom Teachers provide instructional services to students including assessing student skills and abilities, developing lesson plans, providing instruction, assessing student competencies and re-teaching as needed. Provide a safe learning environment for all students.

Requirements

• Hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university
• Hold or eligible for a current valid Texas Teaching Certificate appropriate to assignment or Certification in another state appropriate to assignment; ESL cerification, as needed
• Ability to instruct children assigned
• Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to plan and deliver lessons and assesses student performance
• Ability to stand for at least thirty minutes outside within 15 feet of students
• Ability to assist students tying shoes and button or unbutton coats

Responsibilities

• May screen students with state mandated reading assessments
• Assist in administration of State assessment, national assessments as requested
• May provide instructional assessment of student performance in core academic areas
• Provide instructional assessment of student performance in assigned areas
• Evaluate student performance for appropriate level of assignment
• Provide daily lesson plans for all instructional days each school year
• Provide lesson plans for substitute teachers in your classroom
• Cooperate with grade level and school wide planning committees
• Deliver daily instruction to students assigned
• Provide lesson plans and activities that actively engage student in learning
• Perfom all duties pertaining to area of expertise as required
• Screen all electronic, paper products, books, films or other media for appropriateness for use with students
• Maintain classroom discipline conducive to a learning environment
• Provide redirection and disciplinary alternatives to correct student behavior
• Participate in school sponsored Capturing Kids’ Hearts training
• Provide a discipline management program consistent with Capturing Kids’ Hearts
• Conference as needed with parents and school administrators about appropriate topics
• Collaborate with staff and teachers in planning school operations
• Participate in staff development activities as assigned
• Prepare written and electronic communication that is consistent, with professional and easy to understand directions or directives for each audience
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance
• Maintain accurate records of student performance
• Order supplies and materials in a timely fashion for the teaching level assigned
• Compile all records as requested
• Supervise students on field trips and events at the school and off site
• Maintain emotional control under the stress of instructional operations
• Travel as needed to secure supplies and materials
• Be flexible in assisting others as requested
• Participate in overnight training, field trips with students, and professional conferences

Benefits

• Retirement is through the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas and not Social Security.
• TRS requires five years of participation before any retirement funds are vested.
• Texas Workers Compensation covers workers in this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time