Tchr, JROTC

Houston ISD • Houston, TX

9h • $70,000 - $76,000

About The Position

Provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, supports students’ individual needs, assesses progress, maintains a safe and orderly classroom, and communicates with students, parents, colleagues, and community members. The role also includes participation in district staff development, meetings, and committees, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Texas state teacher certification aligned with the teaching assignment.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Prepare lessons that accommodate individual differences.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to set and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to the location and students’ needs and capabilities.
• Implement the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals through instruction and professional conduct.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for evaluation by district specialists when required.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the administration in implementing student-life and conduct policies and rules; develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintain order fairly.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers and, with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in district staff development.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues.
• Establish and maintain open communication with students, parents, and community members.
• Maintain open communication with parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time