Pre-K Teacher - Colbert

Dayton Independent School District•Dayton, TX

About The Position

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the assigned area to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. The teacher develops and implements lessons aligned with the district’s curriculum, adapts instruction for different learning styles and needs, assesses student learning, and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and student development. The role includes working with students, families, colleagues, special education teachers, teacher aides, and volunteers; maintaining required records and professional communication; and participating in school activities and staff development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the subject and level assigned.
Demonstrated competency in the assigned core or required academic subject area.
Knowledge of assigned subjects.
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
At least one year of student teaching, approved internship, or clinical teaching.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress in a high-stress, fast-paced work environment.
Frequently stand, stoop, bend, pull, and push.
Ability to move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district curriculum requirements and provide written evidence of preparation as required.
Prepare lessons that accommodate differences in student learning styles.
Present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, administrative regulations, and district guidelines.
Select and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment suited to students’ learning styles and needs.
Assess student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
Work with special education teachers to modify curricula for students according to their Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Collaborate with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides and volunteers.
Use technology to strengthen the teaching and learning process.
Help students analyze and improve their study methods and habits.
Assess student achievement through ongoing formal and informal testing.
Assume responsibility for assigned extracurricular activities and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
Serve as a positive role model and support the school district’s mission.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assist with selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials as appropriate.
Maintain open communication through conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Communicate information accurately and clearly.
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development to improve job-related skills.
Stay informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file required reports, records, and other documents in a timely manner.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.