Part-Time Certified Teacher

Ysleta Independent School District•El Paso, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Maximize effective teaching strategies for learning and strengthen the belief that all children can learn. Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies procedures and regulations. Essential Functions Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required. Prepare lesson plans that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and instructional needs with high levels of student engagement. Use the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as the instructional objectives to plan teaching. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board policies and administrative regulations and best practices. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and instructional needs of students assigned. Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits. Provide formative and summative assessment of student achievement and use results to plan instructional activities. Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Work cooperatively with instructional program teachers that impact assigned students. Use technology to enrich and strengthen the teaching/learning process. Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials. Establish and maintain open and positive communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job. Other Responsibilities Attend and participate in training and staff development to improve job-related skills and to keep up with best practices, state and highly qualified certification requirements. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for documents required. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals. Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required. Keep up to date with changes in the state TEKS curriculum. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Part-Time Certified Teachers will work a maximum of 19.5 hours per week. Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with the required endorsements for the subject and level assigned
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
One (1) year student teaching or approved internship
Knowledge of subjects assigned
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Maintain emotional control under stress
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; moderate lifting.
Movement of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks and other classroom equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
Prepare lesson plans that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and instructional needs with high levels of student engagement.
Use the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as the instructional objectives to plan teaching.
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, Board policies and administrative regulations and best practices.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and instructional needs of students assigned.
Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
Provide formative and summative assessment of student achievement and use results to plan instructional activities.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Work cooperatively with instructional program teachers that impact assigned students.
Use technology to enrich and strengthen the teaching/learning process.
Create a safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
Establish and maintain open and positive communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.
Attend and participate in training and staff development to improve job-related skills and to keep up with best practices, state and highly qualified certification requirements.
Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for documents required.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district requirements.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Keep up to date with changes in the state TEKS curriculum.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Part-Time Certified Teachers will work a maximum of 19.5 hours per week.
Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.