Teacher: Math (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. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. This position teaches mathematics and reports to the Principal at an assigned campus. The role requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a valid Texas teaching certificate with the required endorsements for the subject and level assigned. ESL certification is required within twelve months of employment for specified K–5 General Education, 6–12 English Language Arts Reading, and Special Education ACL teacher roles. Candidates should have knowledge of assigned subjects, general knowledge of curriculum and instruction, strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills, and at least one year of student teaching or an approved internship. The teacher plans and delivers instruction, assesses student achievement, supports student development and behavior, communicates with families and colleagues, and performs campus and district duties. The role may include supervising instructional assistants, classroom volunteers, and assigned student teachers. Work may take place inside and outside and may involve prolonged standing and walking, lifting and carrying, and assigned travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the assigned subject and level.
ESL certification within twelve months of employment for the specified K–5 General Education, 6–12 English Language Arts Reading, and Special Education ACL teacher roles.
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.
Ability to perform work inside and outside, including prolonged standing and walking, lifting and carrying, and assigned in-district and occasional out-of-district travel.

Responsibilities

Use strategies and activities to improve student performance in the content area and on subject-specific standardized assessments, and to support campus performance objectives.
Develop and implement curriculum plans and prepare lessons that address 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, accommodating individual student needs and learning styles.
Communicate high performance expectations and recognize student achievement.
Work with special education teachers to modify curricula in accordance with Individual Education Plans; attend ARD meetings and discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses, and abilities.
Communicate and interact positively with students, parents, staff, and community members; maintain open communication with students and parents and conduct conferences with parents of students who are struggling or failing.
Cooperate with staff to plan and implement instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants and volunteers; assist in supervising assigned student teachers.
Use technology in teaching and learning when appropriate and available, including presenting content to the class.
Help students analyze and improve their study methods and habits.
Assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and provide required progress and interim reports.
Assume responsibility for assigned extracurricular activities.
Model positive conduct that supports the school district’s mission and create a classroom environment conducive to learning and student development.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline in accordance with policies, regulations, and IEPs through a proactive, positive classroom management plan.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist with selecting instructional books, equipment, and other materials as requested.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members and communicate information accurately and clearly.
Participate in campus and district staff development; maintain and improve professional competence through professional learning and demonstrate initiative in professional improvement.
Act professionally, ethically, and responsibly, and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file required reports, records, and other documents; maintain accurate attendance records and identify chronic attendance problems.
Assign meaningful homework that supports curriculum goals and objectives and assign grades in accordance with district and/or campus grading policy.
Attend and participate in required faculty, department, and committee meetings.
Report regularly to the designated work site according to the established work schedule.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.