Teacher - 6th - 8th Grade Science

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to support their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and help them develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. The role plans and delivers instruction aligned with district curriculum requirements, Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations. The teacher assesses student learning, adapts instruction to individual needs, manages the classroom and student behavior, and collaborates with colleagues, families, and the community. The position may also involve supervising teacher aides and student teachers, participating in extracurricular activities, and taking part in campus and district development programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the assigned subject and level.
• Knowledge of assigned subjects.
• General knowledge of instructional design and delivery issues related to alignment for student achievement.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Student teaching or an approved internship.
• Physical ability to monitor student discipline and progress, meet other student needs, move about the room, conduct formative assessments, and facilitate small- and large-group instruction.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

• ESL certification is required for ELA, Reading, and self-contained Special Education teaching assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district curriculum requirements and document preparation in Eduphoria/Forethought as required by district policy.
• Prepare lessons that accommodate differences in student learning styles.
• Present subject matter according to Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that accommodate the individual needs of assigned students.
• 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).
• Cooperate with staff to plan and implement instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides and volunteers.
• Use technology to strengthen teaching and learning.
• Help students analyze and improve their study methods and habits.
• Assess student achievement through formal and informal testing and use results to plan instruction.
• Assume responsibility for assigned extracurricular activities and sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Serve as a positive role model and create a classroom environment conducive to learning and students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline according to board policies, administrative regulations, and IEPs.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Maintain open communication through conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members, and communicate information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in campus and district staff development programs.
• Demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior and comply with applicable state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Compile and maintain required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Communicate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit support for them.
• Remain aware of district and community needs and initiate activities to address identified needs.
• Use effective techniques to enhance community and parent involvement in the local school system.
• Supervise assigned teacher aides and student teachers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay for teachers.
• Advanced-degree stipend for a Master’s or Doctorate degree.
• Additional stipends for certain positions, including coaching, fine arts, bilingual, and some special education positions.
• Teacher Incentive Allotment additional pay for Recognized, Exemplary, and Master teachers in designated classroom teaching positions.
• Employee benefits include RediMD Telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program for mental healthcare.
• World-class professional development and training opportunities.
• Inclusive work environment with collaboration and teamwork embedded in the culture and diversity highly valued.
• Positive work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level