Teacher - CTE Multimedia Design

Jubilee Academies•Brownsville, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The CTE Teacher provides appropriate learning activities and experiences in assigned subject areas to support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and help them develop competencies for success in society, college, and careers. Under the direction of the campus principal, the teacher plans and delivers instruction, assesses student learning, manages the classroom, communicates with families and colleagues, and participates in school and CTE activities. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, for 190 workdays, and is at-will. The workday begins at 7:30 a.m.; the teacher arrives at the first morning class 15 minutes before the class bell. The teacher reports to the Campus Principal and collaborates with the CTE Coordinator. Compensation is referenced in the Career Website Compensation Manual. The position includes supporting students in obtaining industry certifications, actively sponsoring relevant Career and Technical Student Organizations, and promoting Career and Technical Education initiatives. The teacher uses the ICEV curriculum to promote college and career readiness and may supervise assigned teacher aides or volunteers. The teacher is expected to contribute to the charter’s mission and culture, support student recruitment and community and parent involvement, participate in fundraising and CTE advisory council meetings, attend one CTE conference per academic year, and perform other assigned duties. Working conditions include maintaining emotional control under stress, frequent and prolonged standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, and moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom supplies.

Requirements

CTE certification from an approved Educator Preparation Program (EPP) is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent and prolonged standing; stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; and moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and classroom supplies.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that meet school curriculum requirements and document preparation as required.
Prepare an emergency lesson-plan folder containing two days of material.
Adapt lessons to differences in students’ learning styles and needs.
Present subject matter in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Select and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology.
Assess students’ learning styles and use results to plan instruction.
Work with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed under students’ Individual Education Plans.
Collaborate with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods consistent with district requirements.
Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers.
Participate in extended-day and weekend tutoring as required.
Use the ICEV curriculum to promote college and career readiness.
Help students improve study methods and habits and develop self-discipline and responsibility.
Assess student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Assume assigned extracurricular responsibilities and serve as a positive role model.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and support the school’s mission.
Create and maintain a positive, orderly classroom environment conducive to student development and learning.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and discipline management plan.
Use posted positive ground rules, behavior reinforcement and consequences, and a lesson agenda that supports organization and time management.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist the CTE Coordinator with selecting instructional books, equipment, supplies, and other materials based on student needs.
Communicate with parents, students, directors, teachers, colleagues, and community members in a professional and effective manner.
Participate in staff development to improve job-related skills and attend one CTE conference per academic year.
Actively participate in district CTE advisory council meetings and CTE initiatives.
Keep campus administration informed about maintenance problems.
Actively support and participate in Jubilee Academies fundraising activities.
Compile, maintain, and complete required reports, records, and other documents.
Stay informed about new developments in education and perform other duties as assigned.
Convey the charter’s mission to the public and encourage support for it.
Recognize charter and community needs and begin activities to address them.
Use productive and efficient skills to increase community and parent involvement.
Participate actively in student recruitment efforts.
Promote a constructive, thoughtful learning climate, fairness across cultural backgrounds, and communication that supports Jubilee’s culture.
Arrive at the first morning class 15 minutes before the class bell and adhere to the staff dress code.