2nd Grade Teacher-SST Schertz Early Elementary

School of Science & Technology•Schertz, TX

6d•$60,000 - $84,000

About The Position

The Teacher plans and delivers learning activities and experiences in assigned subject areas to support students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The role involves meeting students’ individual needs, creating a classroom environment conducive to learning, assessing student progress, maintaining required records, and communicating with students, parents, colleagues, and community members. The position is based at the campus and reports to the Principal. It is full-time, with 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 written and oral forms with all levels of management, internally and externally to the campus.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the district.
Ability to use computers and district software and databases, spreadsheet and word-processing software, a calculator, copy machine, and telephone.
Ability to use effective interview techniques, public-speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Plan a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare lessons that accommodate individual differences and provide evidence of preparation upon request.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Use varied instructional techniques and media suited to the setting and students’ needs and capabilities.
Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and conduct.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide required progress reports.
Refer students for evaluation by district specialists as needed.
Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
Develop reasonable classroom behavior rules and maintain order fairly.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers and, with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
Maintain and improve professional competence; 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.
Prepare and submit lesson plans on time using the school’s platform.
Maintain the required minimum number of grades in the gradebook in a timely manner.
Meet regularly with the mentor teacher if a new teacher.
Perform other duties as assigned.