Teacher - RLA (5th Grade)

Jubilee Academies•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher - RLA (5th Grade) provides learning activities and experiences that support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and help them develop the competencies and skills needed to function successfully in society. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with the school curriculum, Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations; assesses student learning; adapts instruction to student needs; and supports classroom behavior and development. The role also includes communication with families and colleagues, professional development, school and community participation, and other assigned duties. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, for a 190-workday term, is exempt and at-will, and reports to the Campus Principal. The workday begins at 7:30 a.m.; teachers must arrive at their first morning class 15 minutes before the class bell.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree; official transcripts showing the degree awarded must be presented.
Demonstrated competency in a core academic subject area.
Must believe fully in the mission and vision of Jubilee Academies.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Frequent and prolonged standing; stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; ability to move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement curriculum-aligned lesson plans and maintain written evidence of preparation; prepare an emergency lesson plan folder covering two days of material.
Plan and deliver instruction that accounts for student learning styles and needs, using appropriate strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology.
Assess student learning styles and achievement through formal and informal assessments, and use results to plan instruction.
Present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula for students with disabilities according to their Individual Education Plans, and work with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers; supervise assigned aides or volunteers as needed.
Participate in extended-day and weekend tutoring as required, assume assigned extracurricular responsibilities, and sponsor approved outside activities.
Help students improve study habits, develop self-discipline and responsibility, and achieve positive academic and personal growth.
Create and maintain a positive, orderly classroom environment; manage student behavior according to the Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and discipline management plan.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities, and assist in selecting instructional books, equipment, and other materials.
Conduct conferences and maintain open, effective communication with parents, students, directors, teachers, colleagues, and community members.
Participate in staff development and stay informed about developments in education.
Maintain attendance and punctuality, follow the staff dress code, maintain professional relationships, and keep the School Assistant Director informed of maintenance problems.
Participate actively in two school committees and chair one committee; support and participate in fundraising activities.
Compile, maintain, and complete required reports, records, and documents.
Communicate the charter’s mission, support community needs and involvement, participate in student recruitment, and help foster a constructive and fair learning climate aligned with Jubilee’s culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.