Teacher: Art (26-27 SY)

San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District•San Marcos, TX

About The Position

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth, and enable them to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. The position is assigned to a campus and reports to the Principal. The teacher develops and delivers instruction aligned with Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, administrative regulations, and district curriculum requirements; adapts instruction to student needs; assesses progress; and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and student development. The role also includes communicating with students, parents, staff, and community members; participating in campus and district activities and professional development; maintaining required records; and carrying out other duties assigned by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal. The teacher supervises assigned instructional assistants, aides, and classroom volunteers and assists in supervising assigned student teachers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the assigned subject and level.
Art certification.
For K–5 assignments, ESL certification is required within twelve months of employment.
Knowledge of assigned subjects.
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
At least one year of student teaching or an approved internship.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, instruct, interpret policies and procedures, and maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

Use strategies and activities to improve student performance in the subject area and on relevant standardized assessments, and support students in meeting campus performance objectives addressing Academic Excellence Indicators.
Develop and implement the assigned curriculum program, prepare lessons, and accommodate individual student differences.
Present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that address students’ individual needs and learning styles.
Communicate high expectations for student performance and recognize achievement.
Work with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed according to students’ Individual Education Plans; attend ARD meetings and discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses, and abilities.
Communicate positively with students, parents, staff, and the community, and cooperate with staff in planning and implementing instruction.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers.
Use available and appropriate technology in teaching and to present content.
Help students analyze and improve their study methods and habits.
Assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and provide progress and interim reports as required.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned and serve as a positive role model supporting the school district’s mission.
Create a classroom environment appropriate to students’ physical, social, and emotional development; manage behavior and administer discipline under applicable policies, regulations, and IEPs using a proactive, positive classroom management plan.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities, and assist in selecting instructional materials as requested.
Maintain communication with students and parents; schedule and conduct conferences with parents of students who are struggling or failing.
Maintain professional relationships and communicate information accurately and clearly.
Participate in campus and district staff development, and maintain and improve professional competence through professional learning activities.
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible conduct; comply with applicable state, district, and school regulations and policies.
Compile and maintain required reports, records, and documents; maintain accurate attendance records and identify chronic attendance problems.
Assign meaningful homework consistent with district and campus policy and assign grades under grading policies.
Attend and participate in faculty, department, and committee meetings as required; report regularly to the designated work site according to the established schedule.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
Supervise assigned instructional assistants, aides, and classroom volunteers and assist in supervising assigned student teachers.