MS Social Studies Teacher-SST San Antonio College Prep HS

School of Science & Technology•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Teacher provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the assigned subject area to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The position is based at San Antonio College Prep HS and reports to the Principal. It is full-time, exempt, follows the Teacher Pay Scale, and has normal work hours across 189 days. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, creates a supportive classroom environment, assesses student progress, maintains required records, and communicates with students, parents, colleagues, and community members. The role also includes participating in professional development and campus activities, and supporting school policies and student conduct.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Meet Texas “highly qualified” standards.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the district.
Ability to use computers and district software, databases, spreadsheets, word-processing software, a calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
Ability to use effective interview techniques, public-speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Plan a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare lessons that accommodate individual differences and provide written evidence of preparation when requested.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and other learning activities, aligned with curriculum goals and SST Schools’ goals.
Use varied instructional techniques and media appropriate to the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and conduct.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as required.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintain classroom 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 performance.
Maintain and improve professional competence; participate in district and campus staff development.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and open communication with students, parents, and community members.
Submit lesson plans on time using the school’s platform.
Maintain the required minimum number of grades in the Gradebook in a timely manner.
Meet regularly with a mentor teacher if new to teaching.
Perform other duties as assigned.