Title I Academic Teacher

Windham School District•Gatesville, TX

14h

About The Position

The Title I Academic Teacher provides quality education to incarcerated students under the age of 22 who do not have a high school diploma (HSD) or high school equivalency (HSE), and supervises classroom activities. The teacher plans and directs academic and career-readiness learning, follows Windham School District (WSD) curriculum guides and policies, maintains student and attendance records, assesses student progress, and supports a classroom environment conducive to learning. The position also involves supervising adult incarcerated students in classroom settings and may include supervision of teacher aides. The teacher works in accordance with WSD and Texas Department of Criminal Justice policies, statutory and agency regulations, and the Texas educator Code of Ethics. The role requires professional and punctual attendance, confidentiality, cooperation with staff, participation in district training and meetings, and completion of evaluations, reports, and other assigned duties. Personal technology is required to complete duties when working remotely.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Must meet State Board for Educator Certification requirements for the area of assignment.
Elementary or secondary certification in a core subject area.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate records.
Personal technology capable of enabling completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.
Ability to perform the full duties of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
Ability to hear with aid, maintain visual acuity, speak, distinguish colors, travel by car, van, or airplane, and drive a car or van.
Ability to maintain emotional control and confidentiality, concentrate, organize, analyze, compile data, interpret policies and procedures, understand instructions, and work with frequent interruptions.
Ability to work occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct academic and career-readiness learning activities for students under 22 without an HSD or HSE, in small and large groups.
Follow WSD curriculum guides for the assigned subject area.
Participate in district staff development programs and faculty meetings.
Participate in evaluations and self-studies required by the Texas Education Agency and contracting agency.
Serve on curriculum, textbook, and other committees as assigned.
Maintain lesson plans in accordance with WSD policy.
Maintain accurate attendance records and student progress records as directed by WSD policies and procedures.
Submit reports as required by program needs and administrative requests.
Give students clear oral and written instructions.
Manage classroom behavior by applying rules firmly, fairly, and consistently, and create a positive environment conducive to learning and educational growth.
Prepare and use varied methods to teach basic subject-level concepts.
Plan activities to address individual student needs and engage students in instructional activities.
Administer diagnostic placement, achievement, curriculum, and other tests as required by the principal.
Arrange seating, materials, and displays in support of instructional aims and procedures.
Comply with policies and procedures governing instructional materials, equipment, and textbooks; follow checkout procedures and promptly report defective equipment or student abuse of materials and equipment.
Apply knowledge, training, and appropriate media in a systems approach to instruction as outlined in curriculum guides.
Follow WSD and Texas Department of Criminal Justice policies, statutory requirements, and agency regulations.
Cooperate with staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, methods, and policy according to WSD requirements.
Demonstrate progress toward district student-performance targets and assigned district or campus improvement plans.
Develop, use, and evaluate ideas or innovative approaches to improve performance.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and perform duties professionally, ethically, responsibly, and punctually.
Supervise adult incarcerated students in classroom settings and, as applicable, teacher aides.
Perform other duties as assigned.