Fort Worth: PK4 Self-Contained Teacher

ESC Region 11•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The classroom teacher develops and delivers academic instruction and a classroom climate consistent with district policy and philosophy, maximizing students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role works under the guidance and supervision of the Principal and requires on-site regular attendance. The teacher implements district curriculum and research-based instructional strategies, differentiates instruction to meet individual student needs, and collaborates with support staff and colleagues to provide effective educational services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Must meet Highly Qualified status.
Valid Texas teacher certification in the respective content area and grade level.
ESL certification is required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or organization employees.
Ability or willingness to learn to use Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters, and other written communication.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Implement research-based instructional strategies to promote student achievement.
Deliver instruction differentiated according to student knowledge, learning style, and individual needs.
Design and submit engaging, differentiated, standards-based lesson plans according to district guidelines.
Implement district curriculum as articulated in curriculum documents.
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Develop and implement classroom rules and procedures that teach and reinforce appropriate social behavior.
Plan and prepare effective instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments.
Provide whole-group, small-group, and one-to-one instruction, including tutoring as needed.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and campus policies and procedures.
Collaborate with support teachers and aides, including ESL, special education, TAG, and RTI staff, to develop and deliver appropriate educational activities and services to at-risk students and students with special needs.
Collaborate with teams, departments, faculty, and staff to support consistency in instruction, classroom management, and campus procedures.
Monitor students in assigned settings, including the classroom, drop-off, and pick-up.
Maintain data-based documentation of ongoing student performance and progress during interventions.
Maintain professional relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Create authentic, standards-based assessments that demonstrate student mastery and provide timely, supportive feedback on student work and performance.
Maintain accurate records of student grades, behavior, and other indicators of development, and regularly communicate this information to stakeholders.
Protect the confidentiality of student information.
Comply with district policies, procedures, and expectations.
Participate in extracurricular activities, district or school committees, and other opportunities to develop a positive school community.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal, or Chief Academic Officer.