Teacher, 3rd Grade ELAR

Southwest Schools • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Provide students with appropriate instruction, learning activities, and experiences designed to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), adapting lessons to students’ individual needs and abilities. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, assess student progress, maintain required records, and communicate with students, parents, colleagues, and the community. The role also includes participating in professional development and staff activities, maintaining student safety and classroom order, and carrying out district and campus policies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local educational goals, objectives, accountability, and compliance.
• Knowledge of learning theory, program planning, curriculum, classroom technology integration, and instructional program management.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements in the area of responsibility.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, and policies.
• Ability to plan and present information to a variety of audiences and facilitate groups of various sizes.
• Written and oral communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of current trends, methods, research, and technology in the area of responsibility; in-depth knowledge of the assigned program and service area.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to adjust vision to focus, judge distances, reach with arms extended, and use hands to operate a keyboard, smart board, and other classroom technology.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds, including books, paper, and instructional materials or supplies.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, and remain mobile.
• Ability to travel throughout the district and city as needed using personal, private, or public transportation in compliance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study aligned with TEKS and 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 prepare for assigned classes.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals, establish clear objectives, and communicate them to students.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to the setting and students’ needs and capabilities.
• Support the district and campus 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 when 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 administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required, and maintain open communication with parents.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
• Maintain and improve professional competence; participate in district staff development, attend staff meetings, and serve on staff committees.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and communicate with students, parents, and community members.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Teacher Incentive Allotment opportunities, with up to $29,000 in additional compensation for highly effective teachers.
• Certification reimbursement.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Competitive salaries and benefits, including district contributions toward employee and family coverage.
• Additional stipends ranging from $500 to $5,000 based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed