High School English Teacher

Lorena ISD•Lorena, TX

15d

About The Position

To provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. To enable students to develop skills to function successfully in society. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Develops and implements plans for curriculum program which provides for effective teaching strategies. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustees policies, and administrative regulations. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved. Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district’s philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the adopted course of study. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teachers aide(s) and/or other volunteer(s). Maintains regular, on-time attendance. Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school’s curriculum. Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits. Provides progress and interim reports as required. Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities, as assigned, and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school. Presents for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school and district. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children. Develops, in accordance with the district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques, which are consistently applied. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and the community in a positive manner. Maintains a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Participates in the district’s professional development program. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning. Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. Keeps informed of and complies with state, district, and schools regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required. Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required. Prepares and administers a variety of teaching techniques, such as hands-on, student interaction, lectures, group work, etc., to present subject matter to the class. Demonstrates and utilizes technology and audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class. Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results. Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations. Teaches rules of conduct and social skills. Counsels pupils with adjustment and academic problems. Discusses pupil’s academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents. Maintains grade records as required by school. Maintains accurate attendance records and identifies chronic attendance problems that affect student learning. Coordinates class field trips. Maintains order and discipline in classroom. Maintains order on playground. Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.

Requirements

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, administration, staff, parents, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements plans for curriculum program which provides for effective teaching strategies.
Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Presents the subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustees policies, and administrative regulations.
Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student groups involved.
Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the district’s philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the adopted course of study.
Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teachers aide(s) and/or other volunteer(s).
Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school’s curriculum.
Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and the development of good study habits.
Provides progress and interim reports as required.
Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities, as assigned, and may sponsor outside activities approved by the school.
Presents for students a positive role model that supports the mission of the school and district.
Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children.
Develops, in accordance with the district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques, which are consistently applied.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and the community in a positive manner.
Maintains a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Uses acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Participates in the district’s professional development program.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence through attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
Keeps informed of and complies with state, district, and schools regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required.
Attends staff, department, and committee meetings as required.
Prepares and administers a variety of teaching techniques, such as hands-on, student interaction, lectures, group work, etc., to present subject matter to the class.
Demonstrates and utilizes technology and audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.
Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
Teaches rules of conduct and social skills.
Counsels pupils with adjustment and academic problems.
Discusses pupil’s academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
Maintains grade records as required by school.
Maintains accurate attendance records and identifies chronic attendance problems that affect student learning.
Coordinates class field trips.
Maintains order and discipline in classroom.
Maintains order on playground.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.