Teacher - 4th Grade

Waxahachie ISD • Waxahachie, TX

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About The Position

The Teacher provides students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth and help students develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society. The position develops and implements lessons aligned with the district curriculum, adapts instruction to students’ learning styles and needs, assesses student progress, and maintains a safe, organized classroom conducive to learning. The Teacher communicates with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators; participates in professional development and school activities; follows applicable policies and safety procedures; and performs other consistent duties as assigned. The role is assigned to a campus, has 187 duty days, and reports to the Principal. The position supervises assigned teacher aides.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for the assigned subject and level.
• Demonstrated competency in the assigned core academic subject area.
• Knowledge of assigned subjects.
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• At least one year of student teaching or an approved internship.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including prolonged sitting; occasional bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, and light lifting and carrying under 15 pounds.
• Frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional movement of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Nice To Haves

• ESL certification.
• GT certification.

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 students’ learning styles.
• Present subject matter in accordance with Texas Education Agency guidelines, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and use instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment appropriate to students’ learning styles and needs.
• Assess student learning styles and use assessment results to plan instruction.
• Collaborate with special education teachers to modify curricula for students with special education needs in accordance with their Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Work 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 their 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 appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
• Manage student behavior according to the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take necessary and 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.
• Communicate information accurately and clearly.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Stay informed about 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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Model professional, ethical, and responsible behavior.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position’s general requirements and qualifications as assigned by a supervisor or administrator.
• Supervise assigned teacher aides.

What This Job Offers

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