Elementary School Teacher

South San Antonio Independent School District•San Antonio, TX

15h

About The Position

The Elementary School Teacher provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the assigned core academic subject area to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and help them develop the competencies and skills needed to function successfully in society. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with district curriculum requirements and applicable Texas Education Agency guidelines, adapting instruction to students’ learning styles, needs, and Individual Education Plans when applicable. The role includes assessing student achievement, managing a classroom conducive to learning, maintaining required records, communicating professionally with students, families, colleagues, and community members, participating in professional development and campus activities, and following district policies, safety protocols, and emergency procedures. The teacher directs assigned instructional aides and may be assigned extracurricular responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements, or required training for the assigned subject and level.
Demonstrated competency in the assigned core academic subject area.
Knowledge of the assigned core academic subject and of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Student teaching, an approved internship, or related work experience.
Satisfactory outcome of a fingerprinting background check; the employee pays a non-refundable fee of approximately $50.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in the content area preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district curriculum requirements and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
Prepare lessons that accommodate individual student differences.
Select and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology suited to students’ learning styles and needs, and present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Assess student learning styles and use the results to plan instructional activities.
Work with special education teachers to modify curricula for students with special education needs in accordance with Individual Education Plans.
Collaborate with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
Plan and assign work to instructional aides and volunteers and oversee its completion.
Assess student achievement on an ongoing basis through formal and informal testing.
Assume responsibility for assigned extracurricular activities and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Serve as a positive role model and support the school district’s mission.
Create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Compile, maintain, and file required reports, records, and other documents.
Maintain professional relationships and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Participate in staff development to improve job-related skills.
Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Direct the work of assigned instructional aides.