PLTW-SST Hill Country CP

School of Science & Technology•San Antonio, TX

68d•$60,000 - $84,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in assigned subject areas to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The position plans and delivers instruction, maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning, assesses student progress, and supports the implementation of district and campus policies and instructional goals. The role is based on campus and follows normal work hours over 189 days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Meet Texas “highly qualified” standards.
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with internal and external campus stakeholders.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the district.
Ability to use computers, district software and databases, spreadsheets, word processing software, a calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
Ability to use effective interview techniques, public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Plan programs of study that address students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare lessons that accommodate individual differences and show evidence of preparation when requested.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to the setting and students’ needs and abilities.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and conduct.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Refer students for evaluation by district specialists when required.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Establish reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintain order fairly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required.
Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aides and volunteers and, with department heads, evaluate their performance.
Maintain and improve professional competence and participate in district and campus staff development.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues and open communication with students, parents, and community members.
Submit lesson plans on time through the school’s designated platform.
Maintain the required minimum number of grades in the gradebook in a timely manner.
Meet regularly with a mentor teacher if new to the role.
Perform other duties as assigned.