NES Tchr, ROTC

Houston ISD•Houston, TX

9h•$70,000 - $76,000

About The Position

As a teacher in a New Education System (NES) school, the role focuses on student growth and achievement by creating a dynamic, engaging learning environment that maximizes student potential. The teacher uses innovative teaching methods, personalized instruction, and data-driven assessments to promote academic progress and a love of learning. Strong instructional skills, continuous improvement, and the ability to connect with diverse learners are important to supporting student growth and achievement. The position plans and delivers instruction responsive to students’ needs, interests, abilities, and individual differences; establishes classroom conditions and behavior expectations that support learning; and guides students toward curriculum goals. The teacher assesses student progress, maintains required records, communicates with students, parents, and community members, and collaborates with colleagues and school administration. The role also includes participating in professional development, meetings, and committees, and performing other duties as assigned. The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate to the assigned level and/or subject area. Prior teaching experience in a similar role is preferred. Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with office equipment such as computers and copiers are specified. This is a Level 1 role with no supervisory responsibilities, though the teacher may occasionally provide work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff. Work is normally performed in a typical interior environment, with the ability to carry or lift less than 15 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate to the assigned level and/or subject area.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience in a similar role is preferred.
Microsoft Office skills.
Experience with office equipment such as computers and copiers.

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; establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with the location’s physical limitations and the needs and capabilities of students.
Implement the district’s education philosophy and instructional goals through instruction and actions.
Regularly assess student accomplishments 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, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; 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.