Job Title: English/Social Studies/ Instructor

Reports to: Principal

Days Per Year: 190
Salary: Based on years of experience

Primary Purpose
Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help
them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable
students to develop competencies and skills.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level
assigned
Certified in English and Social Studies
Experience:
Completion of student teaching or approved internship
Experience or training in Project Learning
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
1. Develop and implement project learning, rubric development, and standards based
reporting.
2. Design projects that differentiate for the needs of all learners.
3. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education
Agency, board policies, and administration regulation.
4. Assess student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
5. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for
special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education
Plans (IEP).
6. Plan and instruct following the iSchool model.
7. Employ timely and effective evaluation techniques.
8. Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
9. Create and produce scope and sequence, projects and lesson plans
10. Utilize iSchool rubrics for all measurements, projects and assessments.
Classroom Management and Organization
11. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the
physical, social, and emotional development of students.
12. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and the
student handbook.
13. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,
materials, and facilities.
14. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
Communication
15. Establish and maintain open lines of communication and positive working relations
by conducting conferences with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
16. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and
community members.
17. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and Development
18. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
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