Teacher (3rd Grade RLA) - Elementary

Frisco ISD•McKinney, TX

About The Position

The Teacher (3rd Grade RLA) provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the assigned academic subject area to support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. The teacher enables students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. The position develops and delivers curriculum-aligned instruction, assesses student learning, supports students’ individual learning needs, and manages a classroom environment conducive to learning. The teacher communicates and collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and administrators, participates in professional development and school activities, and completes required records and reports. The position reports to the Campus Principal and has a 184-day work year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements, or required training, for the assigned subject and level.
Demonstrated competency in the assigned academic subject area.
Knowledge of the assigned academic subject.
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing, and moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement lesson plans that meet 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, and administrative regulations.
Select instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment appropriate to students’ learning styles and needs.
Assess student learning styles and use the results to plan instructional activities.
Work with special education teachers to modify curricula for students with special education needs according to their Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Collaborate with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides and volunteers.
Use technology to strengthen teaching and learning.
Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
Assess student achievement on an ongoing basis through 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 to 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.
Maintain open communication through conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members, and communicate information effectively and clearly.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.